Financial Analyst

Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner. Hi—enter us, and this job! Kelly Professional & Industrial is seeking a Financial Analyst to work a contract role at a premier pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Clayton, NC. Sound like something you're interested in? We'll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).Pay Rate: $48.25 / hrHours: 1st shiftWhy you should apply to be Financial Analyst:Join a cutting-edge site that values innovation, process optimization, and professional growth.Work in a dynamic open-office environment with opportunities to partner with senior leadership.Contribute to impactful improvement projects, automation, and global finance strategies.What's a typical day as Financial Analyst? You'll be:Providing strategic business analysis and information to support site decision-making and long-term targets.Partnering with business units to deliver insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and driving business value.Leading investment project budgets, conducting variance analysis, and participating in high-level project meetings.Driving process optimization and automation efforts in Finance and Procurement, ensuring alignment with global strategies.Preparing monthly management reports, analyzing trends and KPIs, and supporting corrective actions.Performing month-end processes, consolidating investment data, and assisting with financial audits and risk reporting.This job might be an outstanding fit if you:Hold a Bachelor's degree in logistics, finance, or a related field (an MBA is preferred).Have a minimum of 7+ years of experience in manufacturing (production, quality, maintenance, people, or support).Demonstrate advanced expertise in IT tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau) and possess strong analytical skills.Show skill in strategy deployment, long-term target setting, and process improvement.Excel at organizing, presenting, and communicating complex information in a fast-paced environment.Can travel up to 10% as needed and thrive in an open office with frequent distractions.What happens next?Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be Financial Analyst today!