Strategic HR Client

manufacturing

FP&AAnalyst

$75–105k ~AI est. Cincinnati, Ohio, United States CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“FP&A Analyst at Strategic HR Client. Skills: FP&A, Forecasting, Reporting. Support forecasting. Support reporting”

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Digging into numbers; Figuring things out

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in FP&A, accounting, finance, Excel skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to meet deadlines, Ability to work across teams

Nice to Have

Manufacturing finance experience

What You'll Do.

Support cost analysis

Support month-end finance activity

Support close activities

Support monthly cost tracking

Support general accounting work

Prepare weekly estimates

Monitor plant-level spending

Pull together weekly forecasts

Pull together monthly forecasts

Explain budget variances

Assist with month-end reporting

Assist with working capital reporting

Assist with year-end reporting

Partner with plant teams

Review inventory-related reporting

Flag inventory issues

Provide backup support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work across teams; Partner with plant teams

Process & Methodology

Meet deadlines

Full Job Description

FP&A Analyst – 90-day Contract Opportunity | Cincinnati, OH Looking for a role where you can make an impact quickly? Do you enjoy digging into the numbers and helping keep operations on track? Want to step into a fast-moving manufacturing environment and add value right away? If this sounds like you, apply today! We’re hiring an FP&A Analyst for a full-time, 90-day contract role onsite in Cincinnati, OH, supporting a client of Clark Schaefer Hackett. This is a great fit for someone who can jump in quickly, work across teams, and help support forecasting, reporting, and day-to-day finance operations during a busy stretch. Why This Role Stands Out A chance to step in quickly and make a real impact. Direct exposure to forecasting, reporting, accounting, and operations support. Great short-term opportunity to build experience in manufacturing finance. What We’re Looking For: Experience in FP&A, accounting, finance, or a similar analytical role. Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams. What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll support forecasting, reporting, cost analysis, and month-end finance activity across multiple plant locations. Support close activities, invoicing, monthly cost tracking, and general accounting work. Review expenses, prepare weekly estimates, and monitor plant-level spending. Pull together weekly and monthly forecasts, update projections, and explain budget variances. Submit forecast data and assist with month-end, working capital, and year-end reporting. Support cost studies, maintain templates, track deadlines, and partner with plant teams to gather data. Review inventory-related reporting, flag issues, and provide backup support across plant finance operations and systems. If you’re the kind of person who likes jumping in, figuring things out, and adding value right away,

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