Senior Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for our brand new, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility at the Port of Little Rock. The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Finance Director‑Commercial & FP&A and works closely with the Operations Management team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in tracking operations financial performance, supporting the operations team, and carrying out various financial analysis for Elopak’s newest facility. The ideal candidate will have a passion for numbers, a curiosity to understand the story behind the figures, and a desire to contribute to the company’s financial success in a fast‑paced environment in the context of the ramping of our new plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Costing & Inventory Management Establish, monitor and analyze standard costing of the facility’s production Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports tracking and analyzing costs and their variances vs. standard costs Ensure cost center structure is adequate and maintain appropriate cost allocation rules Monitor and analyze inventory levels to support the production and logistics teams in optimizing inventory levels Review and ensure completeness and accuracy of inventory provisions Ensure proper controls are in place and are adhered to regarding cycle counts and other inventory management activities Lead the annual inventory count for the site Support ad hoc requests regarding operations Analyze month‑end cost variances and reconcile with forecasts Review monthly departmental finance reports and monitor departmental performance vs budget and forecasts Ensure production order status is adequately maintained in SAP and perform month‑end procedures for financial close Prepare all information for inventory cut‑off Ensure the application of pertinent company’s internal controls and suggest improvements as needed In charge of preparing information relative to government incentives Analyze and generate reports on capital expenditures and provide input for budget and forecasts Business Partner Play a key financial role for the needs of the operations team and attend meetings to monitor operations Participate in the budget and monthly forecast process, supporting each director/manager reporting to the Little Rock Plant Manager in the preparation of their respective budgets Support the operations management team in controlling expenditures and explaining budget variances and general financial support Support the Region Americas Finance team Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to quickly identify opportunities and risks Support ad hoc requests Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA or CMA preferred) US GAAP or IFRS proficiency 5+ Years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally in the food industry) or Public Accounting with manufacturing Customer Portfolio Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills Possibility of hybrid working environment, however frequent on‑site presence required to adequately support operations teams Computer proficiency of Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills Experience with SAP (strong asset) Experience with VENA or similar FP&A tool (strong asset) We Offer A career with a global packaging company in the food industry where Sustainability and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements. A dynamic work environment with room to influence your work and make a difference. A safe work environment in a newly built plant fully air conditioned. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive compensation package reflecting skills and competencies. Benefits program including Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match The company provides clothing and PPE #J-18808-Ljbffr