Senior Financial Analyst

Accountabilities:

Manufacturing Financial Analysis and Profitability: Analyze financial performance across multiple manufacturing facilities, monitoring revenue, margins, production costs, and overall profitability.
Evaluate key manufacturing cost drivers, including materials, labor, overhead, scrap, rework, and production efficiency, identifying opportunities to improve cost management and operational performance.
Partner with plant finance and operations teams to investigate financial variances, identify performance trends, and recommend corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
Assess project, product, and customer profitability to support informed operational, commercial, and strategic decisions.
Financial Planning and Forecasting: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, budgets, and forecasts using manufacturing and operational data.
Support annual budgeting cycles, monthly financial forecasts, and long-term financial planning activities.
Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the financial impact of changes in production volumes, pricing, labor costs, and material expenses.
Identify financial risks, business opportunities, and emerging performance trends to support proactive management decisions.
Financial Reporting and Business Intelligence: Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for plant leadership, finance teams, and executive stakeholders.
Develop and improve financial reporting tools using advanced Excel, Power BI, and other financial systems.
Enhance reporting accuracy, data integrity, and operational efficiency through process optimization and automation.
Translate complex financial and operational information into clear, meaningful insights and practical business recommendations.
Strategic Finance and Business Partnership: Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and engineering leaders to strengthen financial visibility and improve business performance.
Support capital investment decisions through financial modeling, return-on-investment (ROI) analysis, and cost-benefit assessments.
Provide financial insights to support pricing strategies, operational improvement initiatives, and business growth opportunities.
Contribute to strategic projects, including business expansion, acquisitions, and other corporate initiatives as required.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operations finance, or financial analysis, including practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, financial statements, profitability analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
Demonstrated experience developing financial models and analyzing complex financial and operational data.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data manipulation, and complex analytical functions.
Experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence and financial reporting platforms.
Ability to consolidate and analyze data from multiple systems, validate financial information, and improve reporting processes.
Knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers, production performance metrics, and operational finance principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and business partnering skills, including the ability to present financial findings and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities, business units, or operational locations.
Background in metal fabrication, engineered-to-order products, or project-based manufacturing environments.
Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis.
Knowledge of driver-based financial forecasting and operational performance modeling.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
Experience with Power Query, SQL, or specialized financial planning software.
Previous involvement in capital investment analysis, strategic financial planning, or business improvement initiatives.
MBA, CPA, or CMA qualification is considered an advantage.
Benefits:
Annual salary: $104,000–$138,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching, where applicable.
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Career development and advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects.
Opportunity to work closely with experienced operational, financial, and engineering leadership.
Collaborative and dynamic working environment that encourages accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Employee-focused culture built around safety, quality, customer commitment, speed, and agility.