Sr. Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support operational finance activities for a site in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in financial planning, monthly reporting, and performance evaluation by partnering with leaders across operations and support functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, manufacturing finance experience, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.Responsibilities:• Manage month-end finance activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and helping ensure accurate financial results.• Lead budgeting and recurring forecast cycles for assigned areas, delivering clear insight into expected performance, risks, and potential opportunities.• Analyze margins, spending patterns, and operating results to explain variances and support informed decision-making.• Produce regular financial reports and respond to ad hoc analysis needs for site leadership, finance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other business teams across locations to evaluate performance and improve financial visibility.• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a concise manner, highlighting business trends and key drivers affecting results.• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality, streamline financial processes, and improve the accuracy of underlying data.• Support audit requests and work with internal and external business partners as needed to maintain effective financial controls.• Take ownership of projects from initial assessment through completion while adapting to evolving business priorities.