Position Summary
The Financial Analyst serves as a business partner to manufacturing operations by providing financial analysis and insights that support operational decision-making, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. The role is focused on manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, and performance reporting, while supporting month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting activities. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with manufacturing data to influence operational decisions and improve business performance.
Responsibilities
- Partner with manufacturing operations and plant leadership to analyze financial and operational performance, identify cost reduction opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the development and maintenance of standard costs, including annual cost rolls, BOM and routing reviews, and manufacturing overhead rate calculations.
- Analyze manufacturing variances, yields, productivity, and other operational metrics to identify root causes and provide actionable recommendations.
- Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the integrity of manufacturing cost data.
- Assist with plant budgeting and forecasting by updating cost assumptions, analyzing financial performance, and preparing actual versus budget/forecast variance reporting.
- Support business initiatives by providing financial analysis for capital investments, Lean projects, process improvements, and other operational decision-making.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, operations finance, or a related analytical role.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to investigate data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Strong interest in manufacturing operations and the ability to partner with Operations to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and solve business problems.
- Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing data, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, inventory, and production information, preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively with Operations and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work on-site at least three days per week.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, operations finance, or a related analytical role
- Demonstrated analytical skills, including investigating data, identifying trends, and translating findings into actionable insights
- Strong interest in manufacturing operations and ability to partner with Operations to understand processes and solve business problems
- Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data, including bills of materials, routings, inventory, and production information
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work on-site at least three days per week
Apogee Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Apogee Enterprises and has not been reviewed or approved by Apogee Enterprises.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a company match is positioned as a core element of total rewards, enhancing long‑term value beyond base pay. Plan updates and corporate materials emphasize this equity component as a meaningful part of compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contribution and match is consistently highlighted, signaling solid support for long‑term savings. Job materials and corporate content frame retirement plans as a key pillar of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and mental‑health resources include screenings, flu shots for employees and dependents, and an EAP with multiple counseling visits plus an online CBT tool. These offerings indicate tangible investment in wellbeing beyond core medical coverage.
Apogee Enterprises Insights
What We Do
By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets.
