Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Financial Analyst

Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and operational analysis for a manufacturing organization in Novi, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in month-end close, multi-site consolidation, and executive-level reporting, while helping bring clarity to financial results across multiple plant locations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, can adjust priorities as business needs evolve, and brings strong knowledge of manufacturing finance and standard costing.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Lead core month-end close activities and help deliver preliminary financial results on an accelerated reporting timeline.

• Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting packages, including support for financial statements and consolidated results across several operating sites.

• Assemble and refine reporting materials used by plant leadership, controllers, and executive stakeholders, including content for board-level presentations.

• Consolidate data from multiple entities and plant locations, ensuring financial information is organized, reliable, and ready for leadership review.

• Support accounting and financial oversight related to plant closure activities, partnering with stakeholders to address limited ongoing operational activity.

• Provide analytical support within a manufacturing environment, including guidance around standard costing and plant-level financial performance.

• Assist in separating and structuring financial reporting across distinct business entities as organizational needs evolve.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve reporting issues, clarify financial data, and improve the usability of information for decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have the following skillsets:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or similar field.

• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or controllership roles.

• Proven background in monthly reporting, financial statement preparation, and multi-site financial consolidation.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, with a strong understanding of plant finance processes.

• Working knowledge of standard costing in a manufacturing setting, preferred.

• Ability to manage shifting priorities and perform effectively in an environment with ongoing change.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to executives and business partners.

• Experience contributing to board reporting, cash flow forecasting, or finance support connected to acquisitions or business restructuring.

• Proficiency in working with financial systems and consolidating data from multiple sources.