Commercial Financial Analyst

Job Title: Pricing Analyst
Job Description
The Pricing Analyst oversees program financial analysis, sales quotations, product line profitability, and comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a large manufacturing business unit. This role drives market and product line strategy by analyzing trends, pricing, and product performance to support strategic decision-making. The analyst develops and maintains business models for operating segments, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and corporate profitability objectives while partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and financial planning activities for a manufacturing business unit with revenue exceeding $300 million.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and strategic support to Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Line teams.
• Oversee customer quoting processes, new program financials, and product cost modeling to optimize profitability and support pricing decisions.
• Manage the quote-to-launch process, including capital tracking, tooling, and investment accuracy, to ensure financially sound program launches.
• Drive monthly capital reporting and lead the capital forecast and appropriation process to support effective capital allocation.
• Conduct ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Evaluate investments and program performance using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and cash flow analysis to guide business decisions.
• Analyze product line performance, pricing, and variances to identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives, including strategy sprints and roadmap development, to align financial insights with long-term objectives.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives, such as kaizen events, to reduce approval timelines and strengthen financial workflows and controls.
• Lead financial education initiatives, such as Demystifying Finance, to build financial capability and understanding among non-finance managers.
• Support month-end processes, including financial reporting, cost analysis, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and other finance functions to maintain accurate financial records and support robust reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems and data visualization tools to develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports and dashboards.
• Prepare and refine book capital tracking and related reporting to support capital planning and performance monitoring.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• At least 3 years of experience in a pricing, quotation, cost estimating, or financial planning role.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams such as Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management.
• Experience in cost accounting and cost analysis within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, including month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Ability to perform pricing analysis, quoting, and product cost modeling to support profitability.
• Competence in cash flow analysis and evaluating investments using NPV and IRR.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes and their impact on financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with book capital tracking and capital reporting.
• Experience in leading or participating in process improvement initiatives, such as kaizen events.
• Ability to develop and maintain business models for multiple operating segments.
• Experience in conducting ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Comfort presenting financial insights and educating non-finance stakeholders on financial concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy in financial modeling.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and influence stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.

Work Environment
The role operates within a hybrid work model, combining both remote and on-site work. The Commercial Financial Analyst is expected to be on-site in the Madison, IN area 23 days per week to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. The position involves regular interaction with ERP systems, data visualization tools such as Power BI, and advanced use of Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and reporting. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership with leadership, providing opportunities to participate in initiatives such as strategy sprints and process improvement events.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
company provides Holiday/PTO, 401k, medical, dental, vision
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Madison,IN.