Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis for a large manufacturing organization in Livonia, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple reporting groups, providing insight into SG& A performance, allocations, and operating trends across several sites. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, comfort with recurring manufacturing finance activities, and the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and analyze financial reports related to SG& A spending, corporate and IT allocations, and overall business unit performance.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc analysis to help leadership understand variances, trends, and key cost drivers across multiple reporting units.
• Support financial oversight for numerous reporting groups and contribute to the consolidation of selected SG& A units.
• Partner with accounting and operational teams across several manufacturing sites to ensure accurate financial data and consistent reporting.
• Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and data-driven insights that improve visibility into performance metrics.
• Use tools such as Power BI and other reporting platforms to organize large data sets and present meaningful analysis to stakeholders.
• Assist with monthly reporting cycles, forecasting activities, and management reviews in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to process coordination and reporting continuity during team and organizational changes as needed.

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Proven experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong capability in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting systems, including Power BI.

• Experience working with SG& A reporting, cost allocations, and multi-unit financial structures.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage repetitive reporting responsibilities accurately.

• Effective communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams.