Financial Analyst
Milwaukee, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Turn Financial Data Into Business Decisions


In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our Milwaukee team.


This is more than a reporting position. You'll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and senior leadership, providing the financial analysis and business intelligence that helps guide decisions across a growing industrial organization.


You'll have the opportunity to work on FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, KPI development, executive and Board reporting, and mergers & acquisitions.


If you enjoy digging into the numbers, finding the story behind the data, and turning analysis into actionable recommendations, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact. 

Requirements

  

What You'll Do

  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reporting for senior leadership.
  • Build, monitor, and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure business performance.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Partner directly with the CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
  • Perform financial modeling, variance analysis, profitability analysis, and ad hoc business analysis.
  • Translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for leadership.
  • Maintain and enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and business intelligence tools.
  • Develop financial presentations and materials for management and Board meetings.
  • Support monthly financial close activities and analysis of financial results.
  • Partner with accounting and operational leaders to improve financial visibility and reporting.
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, including modeling, due diligence, financial analysis, and integration activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and data quality.

What We're Looking For


Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, financial reporting, auditing, consulting, or a related discipline.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
  • Experience with ERP, general ledger, and financial reporting systems.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and variance analysis.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to both financial and non-financial leaders.
  • Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.
  • Ability to travel occasionally, anticipated at less than 20%.


Why Join IPM?


At IPM, your analysis won't simply end up in a spreadsheet.


You'll work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to influence financial and operational decisions across the business. This role provides broad exposure to:

  • Executive and Board-level reporting
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
  • Financial modeling and strategic analysis
  • KPI and business intelligence development
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Cross-functional business operations
  • Strategic growth initiative