nLIGHT, Inc Hiring for Senior Financial Analyst – Operations at Camas, WA  Full Time

About the Position

nLIGHT is a publicly traded high tech manufacturing company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We design, develop, and manufacture high power fiber lasers for use in both commercial and defense markets. Our dual-use products are developed internally, include a large degree of vertical integration, and are manufactured at multiple sites, including at our headquarters in Camas, WA.

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to primarily focus on optimizing manufacturing, including providing regular support to the COO and partnering with all levels within the operations organization. A successful candidate will also work on various projects supporting corporate initiatives, allowing for broad exposure to all areas of the business, direct access to the CFO and the executive team, and significant opportunity for career growth.

As a high visibility member of a collaborate and driven finance organization, this position will require someone with high personal and professional values, strong leadership skills, and a desire to learn and grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering – Become a subject matter expert on costs to manufacture and partnering with manufacturing management, finance counterparts, and others to advise and help optimize results
• Forecasting – Working with operations management, update forecasts for production, manufacturing overhead, and related capital/working capital requirements. This includes documenting assumptions, providing variance analysis, and identifying opportunities and risks for managerial review
• Budget Management – Analyze spending and manufacturing variances to provide actionable information for budget management. Provide recommendations to improve profitability and performance, including modeling scenarios to support business decisions
• Financial Reporting – Prepare and review reporting packages for accuracy and to provide additional insight to help teams run their operations more effectively. This could include recasting results so that information is reported in a like way for comparability
• Reporting Development – Create dashboards and other automated reporting to provide visibility to leaders and decision makers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting or finance organization
• Understanding of US GAAP principles and financial statements
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with ERP systems and large data sets
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-tech, semiconductor, or other manufacturing company
• Experience working with data visualization tools
• Experience researching factors impacting the cost to manufacture within ERP system

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary, level based on experience, education, and skills:

• Financial Analyst II: $76,000 – $85,000
• Senior Financial Analyst: $85,000 – $97,000

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanyingtemporary supplement. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or.