Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Job description

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues. Job Overview SHL Medical is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to join our Finance team in North Charleston, SC, at an exciting time of growth and expansion. This role will be instrumental in supporting day-to-day operations while helping shape the financial foundation of a rapidly expanding manufacturing site. This role will business partner closely with the Operations team to support ongoing analytical needs and operational challenges. The Business Analyst will lead and support high-impact initiatives across cost accounting, financial reporting, and capital investment controlling, partnering closely with both local and corporate stakeholders. This role will play a critical part in strengthening core FP&A processes – including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis – while delivering actionable insights that support both tactical and strategic decision-making. Main Responsibilities Cost Accounting and inventory management support: Support the development and refinement of product cost models (current and forward-looking), with a strong focus on product cost accuracy and transparency Maintain and update cost accounting rates efficiently within financial systems, with consideration for interdependencies and downstream impacts Review and analyze manufacturing variances (e.g. production orders, PPV, scrap) on at least a weekly basis. Partner with operations to understand the underlying drivers of these variances and what, if any, corrective action should be taken. Analyze inventory trends and provide actionable recommendations to support informed inventory management decisions Capital Investment controlling: Track and analyze ongoing capital investment initiatives, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and challenges Develop ad hoc financial models to support insourcing, make-vs-buy, and lease-vs-own decisions Collaborate with Procurement to ensure appropriate consideration of spending controls, fees, taxes, and duties Financial Analysis and Reporting: Support streamlining the month-end close process and perform insightful performance analysis Partner closely with local teams to deliver meaningful insights into key site performance drivers Communicate financial results effectively by balancing analytical detail with clear, actionable insights for both local and corporate stakeholders FP&A Process: Actively collaborate with local and corporate teams throughout regular forecasting and budgeting cycles Partner with local operations team to ensure financial objectives clarity and translate operational performance into financial impacts Track and analyze actual business results vs. budget/forecast on a weekly/monthly basis. Partner with ops and corporate management to ensure all stakeholders have an appropriate understanding of any favorable or unfavorable trends. Skills and Qualification Bachelor’s degree in business or economics related discipline preferred; other relevant fields of study will be considered Master’s or other advanced degree or professional designation is a plus Experience with SAP, particularly with analyzing production order variances, is required. 4-6 years of experience in operations (manufacturing) finance roles Strong background in all areas of cost accounting (standard cost setting & inventory valuation, work order variances, PPV, scrap, inventory reserves) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Powerpoint) Familiarity with PowerSuite tools (e.g., Power BI) for data visualization is a plus Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance staff Ability to communicate clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences with guidance and support Experience within a multinational or global organization is a strong advantage Ability to create clear data visualizations and articulate meaningful trends in data Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn best practices for communicating financial information Genuine curiosity and eagerness to understand business operations, processes, and challenges Openness to thoughtfully challenging existing processes, propose practical, value-added improvements We Offer Competitive compensation package Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.