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<h2>Job Opportunity: FP&A Analyst – 90-day Contract Opportunity in Cincinnati, OH</h2>   <h2>Looking for a role where you can make an impact quickly? Do you enjoy digging into the numbers and helping keep operations on track? Want to step into a fast-moving manufacturing environment and add value right away? If this sounds like you, apply today!</h2>   We’re hiring an FP&A Analyst for a full-time, 90-day contract role onsite in Cincinnati, OH, supporting a client of Clark Schaefer Hackett. This is a great fit for someone who can jump in quickly, work across teams, and help support forecasting, reporting, and day-to-day finance operations during a busy stretch. Why This Role Stands Out <ul> <li>A chance to step in quickly and make a real impact.</li> <li>Direct exposure to forecasting, reporting, accounting, and operations support.</li> <li>Great short-term opportunity to build experience in manufacturing finance.</li> </ul> What We’re Looking For: <ul> <li>Experience in FP&A, accounting, finance, or a similar analytical role.</li> <li>Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Strong Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams.</li> </ul> What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll support forecasting, reporting, cost analysis, and month-end finance activity across multiple plant locations. <ul> <li>Support close activities, invoicing, monthly cost tracking, and general accounting work.</li> <li>Review expenses, prepare weekly estimates, and monitor plant-level spending.</li> <li>Pull together weekly and monthly forecasts, update projections, and explain budget variances.</li> <li>Submit forecast data and assist with month-end, working capital, and year-end reporting.</li> <li>Support cost studies, maintain templates, track deadlines, and partner with plant teams to gather data.</li> <li>Review inventory-related reporting, flag issues, and provide backup support across plant finance operations and systems.</li> </ul> If you’re the kind of person who likes jumping in, figuring things out, and adding value right away, this could be a great fit. Apply online today!