Financial Analyst

Kimball Electronics

. Support the accuracy of financial statements for Kimball Electronics Jasper .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeJasper • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement accuracy, month-end closing processes, and inventory management within a manufacturing finance context. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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Financial Statement AccuracyMonth-End Closing ProcessInventory ManagementSAP NavigationCost Accounting

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingData AnalysisOperational Spending AnalysisStandard Cost ExperienceSix Sigma Methodology

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedProblem SolvingStrong CommunicationSelf-MotivatedCustomer Focused

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelSAPBusiness Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMBACMACPAAPICS Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing FinanceOperational AccountingInventory ControlCost Structure ImprovementContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the accuracy of financial statements for Kimball Electronics Jasper
Support the month-end closing process and internal controls structure
Provide accurate data for management decision-making
Support Corporate Accounting with accurate financial information for internal and external reporting
Perform accounting activities and reporting for business-unit inventory and inventory management
Monitor operational spending through monthly analysis and reporting to drive operating income performance
Learn and perform month-end processes required for accurate financial statements
Understand the KEJ production facility and provide accurate financial data
Navigate transactions in SAP and other critical applications and systems
Support inventory analysis and weekly inventory reporting
Own the record-retention process
Generate monthly operational spending analysis and reporting
Learn and perform necessary 6S audits
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly business reports
Work with the standard cost system
Help lead and perform Excess & Obsolete Inventory reviews
Manage, analyze, and report on customer tooling
Support Rapid Prototype / New Product Introduction for KE Jasper
Perform customer profitability reporting and analysis
Develop dashboards and improvement projects
Support the BU Controller with monthly financial reporting
Back up tariff processing and Special Price Request activities
Maintain the SPR internal web application as backup functional application owner
Back up quote and customer profitability processes
Assist Supply Chain with inventory management and control
Recommend business-unit cost-structure improvements
Cross-train with other Financial Analyst team members
Identify business-process gaps and errors and recommend solutions
Support enhancements and development of relevant business tools and systems
Improve business processes for efficiency and effectiveness
Achieve Yellow and Green Belt Certification in KEJ's Six Sigma Program
Respond to audit inquiries
Support internal control processes and reviews
Manage decision-support ad-hoc projects through closure
Recommend customer cost-down opportunities
Drive continuous improvement and innovation as a change agent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 to 3+ years related work experience required
Ideal candidate will have Manufacturing Finance / Operational Accounting experience
Ability to work with different departments and all levels of the business
Detail oriented and emphasis on complete & accurate results
Problem solving / analyzing and interpreting data
Strong communication skills across all different functions of the business unit
Capacity to request and gather information proficiently
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, takes initiative
Customer driven and focused, both internal and external
A bachelor's degree (typically accounting or finance) or equivalent work experience
Experience in Microsoft Office product, especially Excel, required
Cost Accounting and Standard Cost experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
Helpful, but not required are an MBA, CMA, CPA, or APICS (manufacturing) certifications
Helpful, but not required knowledge of SAP
No visa sponsorship is offered for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive and fair salary including annual profit-sharing bonus
Medical, Dental, 401K, Vision, Disability, and Employee Assistance Program
Kimball Cares Leave Program
Work schedule flexibility
Senior Leadership Engagement
Personal development
Social & Environmental Responsible (Annual ESG Report Published)