<p>Quanex is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Akron, Ohio.</p> <p>In support of plant and divisional goals, the Financial Analyst will report to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and is responsible for analyzing financial data, assisting with forecasting, and delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. This role partners cross-functionally to drive collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while upholding a high standard of integrity. The ideal candidate is proficient in financial modeling, comfortable working with large datasets, and able to clearly communicate complex information to internal stakeholders.</p> <p>We Offer You!</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Salary </li><li>Excellent Bonus Potential </li><li>Medical, Dental & Vision Plans </li><li>Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays </li><li>Charitable Contribution Match Program </li><li>Tuition Assistance </li><li>Wellness/Fitness Resources </li><li>Training & Professional Development </li><li>401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan </li><li>Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few! </li></ul> <p>What's attractive about the Financial Analyst?</p> <ul> <li>High-impact, plant-facing role </li><li>True business partnership </li><li>Strong development runway </li></ul> <p>What Success Looks Like:</p> <ul> <li>Provide analytical support for key manufacturing metrics including material %, scrap, returns & allowances, machine performance, labor efficiency, capacity, headcount, safety, </li><li>Leverage financial and ERP systems, including but not limited to OneStream, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle, to extract, analyze, and validate financial data. </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across finance, operations, and leadership to support business initiatives and drive informed decision-making </li><li>Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting deliverables. </li><li>Perform variance analysis to compare actual results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights. </li><li>Develop and maintain financial and operational KPI dashboards to monitor plant performance and trends. </li><li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives. </li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses in response to management requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. </li></ul> <p>What You Bring:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study </li><li>0 to 3 years of financial modeling, statistical analytics and data mining experience </li><li>Excellent, clear and concise written and verbal communication </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the </li><li>Ability to identify a target audience and connect with appropriate level of </li><li>Demonstrated statistical, analytical and problem-solving </li><li>Ability to provide sound business </li><li>Strong attention to detail with outstanding planning and organizational </li><li>Superior skills in using MS Office; intermediate proficiency with Excel </li></ul> <p>The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 with bonus potential.</p> <p>About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger</p> <p>Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.</p>