Financial Analyst in Ayer, Massachusetts at Catania-Spagna Corp

Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you!

Financial Analyst - Ayer, MA

Join a Legacy. Build the Future

Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Financial Analyst to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.

Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

• We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family.
• Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges.
• Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work.
• Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed.
• Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure process integrity related to inventory and work with team members to resolve process issues
• Analyze and review bills of material to ensure accurate product & standard costs
• Understand and analyze manufacturing KPIs and provide actionable insights for operational efficiency
• Review intercompany shipments to ensure adherence to process
• Participate in annual and/or bi-annual physical inventory counts
• Monitor and report on financial performance, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement within the Operations Group (Manufacturing, Warehouse, Distribution, Inventory Management and Supply Chain)
• Collaborate with different departments to understand operational processes and their financial implications
• Develop and maintain reports and tools for the Operations group to support decision-making processes throughout the company

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Intermediate to expert level Excel skills – ability to work with large data sets and create advanced formulas
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the financial impact
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly
• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects with strong follow-through skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, collaboration and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment as well as cross functionally.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills, with accounting experience being a plus.
• Self-starter with the motivation to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Solid data management and reporting experience using Microsoft Office tools, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and familiarity with macros and queries.
• Experience with Power BI is preferred.

Why Catania Oils?

• Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
• Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation
• Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Catania Oils is an Equal Opportunity Employer