Senior Financial Analyst

Compensation: To $120K, plus bonus.Job Overview – Senior Financial Analyst – 34357 This is an 3 day in / 2 day out role in the Charlotte, NC area. Our client is not offering relocation assistance at this time.Ready to take your FP&A career to the next level? We're partnering with a global manufacturing leader to add a Senior Financial Analyst to its growing Financial Planning & Analysis team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and transforming financial data into meaningful business insights. In this role, you'll work closely with operations, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, improve business performance, and help shape the future of a global organization. If you're looking for a position that offers visibility, career growth, and exposure to senior leadership, we'd love to connect. What You'll Do Drive Financial Planning & AnalysisSupport annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across multiple business units.Analyze monthly financial performance, identify key trends, and explain variances to budget and forecast.Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions.Partner with the BusinessServe as a trusted finance partner to manufacturing sites and functional leaders.Analyze profitability, cost drivers, operational performance, and productivity initiatives.Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and other business partners to improve financial performance and decision-making.Influence Strategic DecisionsEvaluate capital investment opportunities through ROI analysis and business case development.Support pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and growth opportunities.Identify financial risks and opportunities while helping leadership make informed business decisions.Improve Reporting & ProcessesDevelop executive reporting, dashboards, and financial presentations.Support consolidated reporting across multiple business units.Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve processes, and enhance data quality.Partner closely with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field3–6 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Operations Finance, or a related analytical roleStrong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skillsAdvanced Excel proficiencyAbility to translate complex financial data into actionable business insightsExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholdersSelf-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentPreferred ExperienceManufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operationsCapital investment analysis and ROI modelingOperational KPI reportingGlobal or multi-business unit organizationsExperience with financial planning and reporting systemsWhy You'll Want This OpportunityHigh-impact role supporting a global manufacturing organizationSignificant exposure to executive leadership and business decision-makersOpportunity to influence strategy and operational performanceCollaborative, high-performing FP&A team committed to innovation and continuous improvementClear career advancement opportunities within a growing finance organizationBroad exposure to manufacturing operations, capital investments, and enterprise financial planningIf you're looking for a role where your analysis drives business decisions—not just reporting—let's connect to discuss this opportunity.Additional Job DetailsWorkplace Policy: #li-Hybrid Seniority Level: Associate Linked In Poster: #LI-TC1About our ProcessWe will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in. Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon. Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States. Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Type: Direct HireCategory: Accounting/FinanceDate Posted: 2026-07-23