Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to support plant operations and partner closely with site leadership. This role will play a key part in financial reporting, cost analysis, forecasting, and driving operational performance across multiple manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Close Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, executive summaries, and operational performance reviews Analyze Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow performance, identifying key drivers and trends Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting Cost Accounting & PPV Analysis Lead Purchase Price Variance (PPV) tracking and analysis Investigate cost drivers and support recovery opportunities where applicable Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Commercial teams to analyze supplier cost increases and pricing impacts Monitor and analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning Monitor performance against plan and recommend corrective actions Build financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic decision-making Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes and reporting efficiency Enhance data consistency, reporting automation, and financial analytics capabilities Partner cross-functionally to improve the integration of operational and financial data Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 3–7+ years of experience in FP&A, Cost Accounting, or Financial Analysis Manufacturing experience strongly preferred Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and variance analysis Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Dynamics Experience with OneStream, Adaptive, Hyperion, or similar reporting tools is a plus Ability to effectively communicate financial insights to operational and executive leadership Comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor to understand processes and cost drivers Core Competencies Financial Analysis & Business Partnership Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Process Improvement & AutomationData Analytics & Reporting Executive Communication Compensation $90,000 - $110,000 base salary + bonus opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with operations, influencing business decisions, and driving financial performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Movement Search & Delivery