Financial Analyst

Position OverviewChromalloy San Diego (CSD) is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a junior-level role well-suited for someone early in their finance or accounting career who is eager to learn manufacturing finance in a hands-on environment. Reporting to the CSD Finance Manager, the analyst will help bridge Operations, IT, and Finance by supporting cost tracking, inventory reconciliation, and reporting processes - with a strong emphasis on job costing and labor utilization. The right candidate is curious, organized, and excited to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful process improvements.Key ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting & Job Costing Support

Assist in maintaining cost accounting records, including job costing, WIP tracking, labor utilization, and manufacturing margin reporting.Support month-end close activities, including reconciliation of manufacturing and inventory accounts.Help prepare reports on manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and cost drivers for Finance management review.Investigate discrepancies between standard and actual costs under the guidance of the Finance Manager.

Inventory Management

Assist with inventory cost tracking, period-end reconciliation, and valuation review.Help ensure inventory records in the ERP system are accurate and up to date.Support cycle count programs and coordinate with operations on adjustments and corrections.Partner with the ERP team to validate inventory and job cost reports and flag data quality issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a day-to-day liaison between Operations, IT, and Finance - helping translate operational activity into financial data.Work closely with the ERP team to support accurate reporting for inventory and job costs.Assist production and operations teams with cost visibility requests and ad hoc data pulls.Support the Finance Manager and site leadership with ad hoc analysis and special projects.

Reporting & Process Improvement

Help maintain and update standard cost and labor reports on a weekly and monthly basis.Identify manual or repetitive tasks that could be simplified or automated; support implementation of approved improvements.Assist in documenting processes and best practices for cost accounting and inventory management.Explore AI tools and ERP features to help reduce manual work and improve reporting efficiency.

QualificationsRequired

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or expected graduation within 6 months).0-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or operations finance; internship experience counts.Basic understanding of cost accounting concepts (job costing, WIP, inventory valuation).Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).Strong attention to detail and a willingness to dig into data to find and fix discrepancies.Good communication skills and comfort working across teams with non-Finance colleagues.Organized and self-motivated - able to manage tasks and meet deadlines with moderate supervision.

Preferred

Exposure to ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Epicor, or similar) through coursework, internship, or prior role.Interest in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial finance.Familiarity with Power BI, SmartView, or other reporting tools.Any exposure to AI tools or process automation concepts is a plus.

What You'll Learn & How You'll Grow

Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting in a real aerospace MRO environment.Exposure to ERP systems, financial close processes, and cross-functional finance operations.Mentorship from the CSD Finance Manager with a clear path to increased responsibility.Opportunity to contribute to automation and AI-driven process improvement initiatives from day one.