Identity · 11 hours ago
Manufacturing Data & Financial Analytics Engineer
Brunswick, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expIdentity Group’s Brunswick Campus is a dynamic, fast-paced environment delivering innovative sign and visual décor projects to major retailers and grocery clients nationwide. The Manufacturing Data & Financial Analytics Engineer plays a critical role bridging industrial engineering, finance, and data analytics, translating manufacturing and financial data into actionable business insights that improve operational efficiency, cost control, and margin performance.
ConsultingEventsProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs to support accurate product costing and margin analysis
Prepare and maintain labor efficiency, productivity, and variance reports
Apply manufacturing cost accounting principles (standard costing, variances, WIP, absorption)
Analyze inventory valuation, scrap, yield, and production variances
Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial analysis
Partner with operations, engineering, and finance teams to improve performance visibility
Build and maintain advanced Excel models using: Power Pivot, Power Query, Advanced formulas and data modeling
Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI (or similar BI platforms)
Automate data collection, cleansing, and reporting processes
Translate complex datasets into clear operational and executive-level insights
Extract and validate data from ERP, MES, and manufacturing databases
Write and optimize database queries (SQL or similar)
Reconcile operational and financial data across systems
Use Python (e.g., pandas, NumPy, basic scripting) for data analysis, reporting automation, and data transformation
Apply analytical and statistical techniques to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Apply industrial engineering principles to process analysis, capacity evaluation, labor optimization, and throughput improvement
Support continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive measurable operational and financial improvements
Maintain confidentiality of company, client, and employee information
Communicate clearly and professionally through written and verbal channels
Comply with all Identity Group policies and procedures and perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field
2–4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing analytics, industrial engineering, operations finance, or related roles
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar)
Understanding of manufacturing operations and cost structures
Working knowledge of manufacturing accounting and financial analysis
Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel (Power Pivot, Power Query, data modeling) and Power BI (or similar BI platforms)
Experience working with databases and structured data
Working knowledge of Python programming for data analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Identity
Identity is a full-service event agency that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind, immersive, and captivating human experiences.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Gietzen
Group Chief Executive Officer
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