Lead Financial Analyst

Curran Recruiting is partnering with a growing, established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance team.This is a highly visible, business-facing FP&A role supporting two manufacturing business units, each generating approximately $50M–$75M in annual revenue. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering experience, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive operational and strategic decisions.This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business unit leadership and a global FP&A team, making a direct impact on financial performance and business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic finance business partner to leadership across two manufacturing business units.Lead monthly forecasting activities and support the annual budgeting process.Prepare and analyze P&L statements, financial reports, and key performance indicators.Conduct detailed sales, price/volume, margin, working capital, and cash flow analysis.Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.Translate financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations for business leaders.Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and corporate finance to improve business performance.Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, processes, and analytics.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, sales finance, operations finance, or a similar role.Experience supporting a manufacturing business or a complex, operationally focused organization.Demonstrated experience supporting business unit financial performance, including P&L analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.Working knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Travel Requirements25–50% travel is required. This position supports two manufacturing locations in Texas and Florida, with regular travel between sites. More frequent travel may be needed initially to build relationships with business unit leadership and gain a strong understanding of operations.