Senior Financial Analyst

Description

• Support all aspects of forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for the manufacturing sites.
• Drive the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, month‑end close activities, and routine weekly reporting cycles.
• Consolidate and report financial performance across systems including SAP, HFM, etc.

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Manage month‑end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial report generation.
• Monitor spending to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting aligned with divisional requirements.
• Maintain high levels of financial integrity and ensure strong internal controls.

Product Costing & Manufacturing Finance

• Lead the annual standard cost setting process, delivering SKU‑level standards and year‑over‑year cost driver analysis.
• Analyze variances related to material usage, spending, operational performance, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Support valuation, financial modeling, and implementation of Cost Improvement Projects (CIP).

Budgeting & Forecasting Support

• Partner with department managers to develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts using a zero‑based approach.
• Support the Plant Manager and Finance Controller in preparing review packages for leadership.

Fixed Assets & Compliance

• Document fixed asset procedures and coordinate inventories.
• Support internal and external audit activities.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Develop strong understanding of business drivers and operational processes to lead or support process improvement initiatives.
• Work cross‑functionally to gather insights, influence decisions, and support business outcomes.
• Assist management with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of finance experience, including progressive responsibility in accounting and/or finance
• Experience in cost accounting/management accounting/manufacturing finance
• Proficient in SAP ERP (FICO), Microsoft Office, and other financial systems
• Understanding of S&OP processes and fixed cost absorption (L&OH absorption)
• Knowledge of integrated financial analysis and reporting standards
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems