Sr Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing – Job Summary SPX is a diverse team of individuals who make an impact. As the Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing, you will serve as a key finance business partner responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis while partnering closely with manufacturing leadership and shared services. This role provides financial ownership of manufacturing operations through performance reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, capital planning, and strategic decision support. By translating operational performance into meaningful financial insights, you will help drive profitability, improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support informed business decisions across the manufacturing organization. Responsibilities Lead weekly and monthly plant performance reviews with commentary on volume, mix, productivity, labor efficiency, and cost drivers. Provide forward‑looking forecast updates, including rolling 13‑week operating expense and conversion cost forecasts. Identify operational risks and opportunities, quantify their financial impact, and conduct root‑cause analysis of financial variances using drivers such as yield, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and cycle time. Prepare and interpret financial analyses supporting strategic initiatives and operational decision‑making; communicate results, trends, and insights to operations leadership and executive management. Develop and manage unit economics and cost‑per‑unit models, track productivity initiatives, validate continuous‑improvement savings, and evaluate project payback and ROI. Perform capacity modeling, analyze waste, yield, scrap, and manufacturing performance metrics aligned with operational KPIs. Monitor and review gross margin performance by product family and line; evaluate opportunities for cost reduction and sustainable process improvements. Participate in daily and weekly Gemba or Tier meetings to provide real‑time financial guidance and operational insight. Partner with operations leadership to support constraint management, throughput optimization, labor planning, and capital allocation decisions. Translate operational metrics—including OEE, throughput, labor efficiency, and productivity—into meaningful financial impact and business recommendations. Co‑lead cross‑functional initiatives such as procurement savings, make‑versus‑buy decisions, outsourcing evaluations, shift modeling, and continuous improvement efforts. Serve as a trusted financial advisor to manufacturing leadership by supporting budgeting, KPI development, and new product introductions. Ensure inventory controls are appropriately designed, documented, implemented, and maintained. Lead preparation of quarterly forecasts (Outlook) and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP); develop bottom‑up manufacturing budgets. Create scenario models evaluating production volume changes, supply‑chain risks, and capacity expansion opportunities; prepare bridge analyses explaining forecast and budget changes. Support long‑range capital planning through financial modelling (ROI, NPV, payback, automation investments, and cash flow analysis). Monitor capital expenditures, assist with CAP submissions, develop financial business cases, and conduct post‑completion reviews of capital projects. Maintain ownership of plant financial statements, coordinate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, and ensure proper governance of inventory valuation, standard costing, and capacity utilization. Manage payroll reconciliation, participate in internal and external audits and SOX compliance activities, and address accounts receivable/payable matters. Administer Delegation of Authority approval matrices and workflow routing within JD Edwards. Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for operations, engineering, and plant leadership; develop executive dashboards highlighting productivity, cost per unit, OEE, inventory, quality, and safety performance. Facilitate recurring finance and operations review meetings and build trusted partnerships through proactive financial guidance. Qualifications Required Experience Minimum of five (5) years experience in public accounting, manufacturing accounting, financial planning, or related finance functions. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience supporting manufacturing operations through budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and performance reporting. Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis and manipulation of large data sets. Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships across finance, operations, engineering, and executive leadership. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment and/or as a manufacturing finance business partner. Knowledge of JD Edwards ERP, OneStream financial consolidation software, or comparable enterprise systems. Working knowledge of SQL and financial data analytics. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with capital investment analysis, inventory accounting, and standard costing. Demonstrated ability to influence decision‑making without direct authority. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. Physical Demands Frequent computer and keyboard use; continuous use of financial reporting systems and computer monitors. Ability to remain seated for extended periods while analyzing financial information and preparing reports. Occasional movement throughout office and manufacturing environments to support operational reviews and plant activities. Primarily onsite in an office and manufacturing environment. Occasional travel may be required to support business initiatives, audits, training, or other SPX locations. Benefits Generous and flexible paid time off including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave. Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one. Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans. Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flash Technology, LLC