Job Description
Finance Analyst I – Operations Finance (Hybrid)
Location: Carlisle Construction Materials Headquarters
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Launch Your Finance Career with a Global Manufacturing Leader
At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we're helping shape the future of the building industry through innovative, sustainable roofing, insulation, and waterproofing solutions. As part of a global organization with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact.
We're seeking a Finance Analyst I – Operations Finance to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career finance professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis.
In this role, you'll partner with plant leadership, operations teams, and business unit finance leaders to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and help drive business results. While primarily office-based, you'll also have opportunities to visit manufacturing facilities to better understand operations and the financial drivers behind plant performance.
Why Join Carlisle?
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Exposure to manufacturing operations and business leadership
Career development opportunities within a global organization
Tuition assistance and professional growth programs
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and employee success
What You'll Do
Support Plant Finance & Operations
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reports, KPI scorecards, and variance analyses
Analyze manufacturing cost trends, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap, and yield
Support plant leadership and the Polyiso Business Unit Controller with financial insights and performance analysis
Participate in plant visits to better understand operations, production processes, and cost drivers
Contribute to Product Costing
Assist with maintaining and validating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), labor routings, and overhead rates
Support annual standard cost updates and cost roll activities
Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams on raw material cost analysis, freight costs, and tariff impacts
Analyze and explain cost variances, including price, usage, and efficiency differences
Financial Planning & Analysis
Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities
Perform ad hoc analysis to identify business opportunities and operational improvements
Maintain financial models used for production planning and scenario analysis
Compliance & Controls
Support SOX compliance activities, documentation, and testing
Assist with inventory controls, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories
Help ensure financial data accuracy and adherence to company policies
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented individual who is curious about how businesses operate and enjoys solving problems using data.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
0–2 years of finance or accounting experience
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and working with large datasets
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing, cost accounting, or operations finance experience
Exposure to standard costing and variance analysis
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Power BI or data visualization experience
Experience preparing presentations and business reports for leadership teams
What Success Looks Like
Successful candidates will quickly become trusted business partners by providing accurate analysis, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and helping operational leaders make informed decisions. You'll gain valuable exposure to manufacturing finance while building the skills needed for future growth opportunities within Carlisle.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
Start with Safety
Focus on Customers
Act with Integrity
Pursue Excellence
Better Every Day
Drive Innovation
Deliver Results
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career, gain exposure to manufacturing operations, and make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow your future with Carlisle Construction Materials.
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