Financial Analyst
Join Mallard Manufacturing as a Financial Analyst in Sterling, IL. Turn data into insights, build models, and support key manufacturing business decisions.
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Role Summary
The Financial Analyst plays a key role in providing financial insight, analysis, and decision support across the organization. The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, creating financial models, forecasting, and supporting strategic financial planning efforts. Working closely with the finance and operations teams, the Financial Analyst will help drive profitability and efficiency within the company.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and key financial metrics
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
Analyze operational performance and provide insights to senior management
Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and areas of concern
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions, including product line profitability, capital expenditures, and operational efficiency projects
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and project analysis
Provide decision support for various functional areas, including manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, identify key drivers, and develop insights to support decision-making
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, procedures, and controls
Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and supporting analysis
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills/Competencies (Required)
Education: Bachelor's
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis
Qualifications (Preferred)
Certifications: CPA, CMA, or another related certification
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Manufacturing Experience
Benefits at Mallard Manufacturing
Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, time away, and career development:
Medical insurance with four Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options and 100% coverage for eligible preventive care
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing
Paid time off and paid holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with family
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance available through voluntary coverage
Paid parental leave following an eligible birth, adoption, or placement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial support through Spring Health
Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member
Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc
Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education
Professional and leadership development through LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg development programs
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health
On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv
Employee wellness and savings programs, including wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new-vehicle rebate program
Holiday appreciation gifts for employees and their families
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
About Mallard Manufacturing
Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, designs and builds engineered gravity flow storage systems for manufacturing and distribution facilities. Mallard’s pallet flow and carton flow solutions improve throughput, space utilization, and inventory control by matching system design to real operating constraints. The team supports customers through layout development, testing, and manufacturing to ensure systems perform on the floor, not only on paper.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact careers@macleanfogg.com.
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- Department
- Finance & Accounting
- Locations
- Sterling, IL
- Yearly salary
- $65,000 - $85,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
- Work Schedule Category
- Standard Business Hours
- FLSA Status
- Exempt
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