Operations Finance Analyst
Job Description
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Who We Are
AP Emissions Technologies provides aftermarket emissions and exhaust solutions for all vehicle classes. With nearly a century of innovation and integrated manufacturing, AP ensures OEM-quality performance, regulatory compliance, and broad product coverage worldwide.
What You’ll Do
The Operations Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial performance, inventory analytics, costing integrity, and operational decision-making activities across AP Emissions Technologies' manufacturing network, including AP, Catco, Aristo, and Eastern Manufacturing facilities. This position serves as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement teams by providing financial analysis, inventory management support, standard cost governance, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement recommendations. The role supports working capital optimization, cost reduction initiatives, ERP implementation activities, and operational reporting that drives informed business decisions. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with a practical understanding of manufacturing operations to improve financial accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. This role aligns closely with the responsibilities currently managed by the Associated Parts Platform VP Operations Finance and is designed to provide direct support across the organization's manufacturing footprint.
Inventory, Costing & Working Capital (25%)
Maintain integrity of SKU-level standard costs including material and labor standards.
Analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price, labor, material usage, and inventory adjustments.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities.
Support excess and obsolete inventory reviews and related reserve calculations.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve inventory turns and reduce working capital investment.
Analyze inventory trends, inventory health metrics, and demand signals to support inventory optimization initiatives.
Financial Analysis & Reporting (20%)
Develop and maintain operational KPI reporting for manufacturing, inventory, service, quality, and financial performance.
Perform monthly financial analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year.
Analyze volume, mix, productivity, labor efficiency, and material cost drivers.
Prepare management reporting packages and executive-level financial presentations.
Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
Manufacturing & Operational Support (15%)
Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify operational improvement opportunities.
Support make-versus-buy analyses, sourcing decisions, and cost reduction projects.
Provide financial analysis for production planning, inventory strategies, and SIOP initiatives.
Evaluate operational performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
ERP Implementation & Systems Support (10%)
Serve as a key finance representative supporting ERP implementation activities across manufacturing locations.
Participate in process mapping, testing, validation, training, and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
Assist with data governance activities including item masters, bills of material, routings, labor standards, and inventory data.
Support continuous improvement of financial and operational reporting systems.
BOM & Product Cost Governance (10%)
Partner with Engineering and Operations to maintain BOM and routing accuracy.
Review Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for costing impacts.
Validate cost rollups and support new product introduction costing activities.
Ensure timely implementation of product cost changes.
Capital & Strategic Project Support (10%)
Support financial analysis for capital expenditure projects including ROI, payback, and cost savings validation.
Participate in post-project reviews and performance tracking.
Assist with financial modeling related to automation, facility improvements, and strategic initiatives.
Other Responsibilities (10%)
Support internal and external audit requests.
Assist with development and maintenance of internal controls.
Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned.
Support monthly financial close through various journal entries and support
Assist in the AOP (budget) process
What You’ll Need
Ability to work well alone as well as with others, self-directed
Advanced skills in Excel, and database tools, ERP financial systems, and reporting systems
Strong analytical, financial, and accounting skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter
Flexibility to deal with a range of issues both financial and non-financial
Ability to identify problems and prioritize to meet goals
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Willingness to manage large amounts of data and part numbers
Ability to withstand periods of high stress
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values; defend the integrity of the Company’s financial policies, procedures, and systems.
Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
BA/BS degree
Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of various standard costing using integrated Enterprise Resource Management systems such as Dataflow, EPICOR, INFOR, SAP, or Oracle.
Automotive products experience preferred
Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
Excellent analysis skills and demonstrated proficiency managing analytically rigorous initiatives
Expert in Microsoft applications, and proficient in database query tools.
Operates no tools, machines or equipment. Some lifting.
Travel – Up to 20%, as needed
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.