Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, performance analysis, and decision support for operations in Archbold, Ohio. This role works closely with leaders across the business to evaluate results, uncover trends, and turn data into practical recommendations that strengthen profitability and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, comfort with financial modeling and reporting tools, and the ability to translate complex information into clear business insight.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with operational and business leaders to define meaningful financial and performance metrics that guide decisions and highlight improvement opportunities.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and capacity planning activities for assigned areas while monitoring results against expectations.
• Investigate budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variances, determine underlying causes, and recommend actions to improve financial performance.
• Evaluate capital spending, business initiatives, and investment opportunities by assessing returns, operational impact, and overall business value.
• Create and enhance dashboards, reporting packages, and visual analytics using Power BI and other enterprise data sources while maintaining reporting accuracy.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, to convert business needs into scalable reporting and analytics solutions with clear documentation of logic and methodology.
• Prepare presentations and analysis for leadership that explain performance drivers, emerging risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support automation, data modeling, and process improvement efforts that increase reporting efficiency and strengthen decision-making across the organization.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products environment.
• Advanced capability in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience leading or supporting annual budget processes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success improving financial reporting, analytics, or decision-support tools.
• Working knowledge of data structures, databases, and reporting best practices.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms, along with strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering clear, accurate insights.