Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support manufacturing operations in Norwalk, Ohio by delivering insight that strengthens financial performance and business decision-making. This role partners closely with plant leadership and the plant controller to oversee planning, reporting, and accounting activities for a light assembly environment. The position combines forecasting and analysis with general ledger ownership and cost support, while also helping guide inventory-related financial processes across two facilities.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with plant leadership to evaluate operating results, identify performance trends, and recommend actions that improve financial outcomes.
• Lead month-end close activities, prepare accurate financial reports, and ensure timely communication of results to management.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning processes to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Manage general ledger accounting activities for the assigned plant, including reconciliations, journal entries, and maintenance of reporting accuracy.
• Oversee inventory-related financial analysis and serve as a key resource for materials and inventory performance at the Norwalk plant.
• Support cost accounting processes by maintaining standard cost structures and analyzing manufacturing cost drivers across two facilities.
• Produce variance analysis and ad hoc reporting that explains differences between actual results, budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Use financial systems and reporting tools, including SAP and HFM, to maintain data integrity and deliver reliable financial statements.
• Travel on a quarterly basis to support an additional plant and ensure alignment in financial processes and reporting expectations.• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, plant accounting, or a similar finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory analysis in an operational or plant-based setting.
• Strong capability in variance analysis, financial modeling, and ad hoc financial investigation.
• Proficiency with ERP and consolidation/reporting systems such as SAP and HFM.
• Ability to analyze large data sets using data mining techniques and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with plant management and finance leadership.