Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analystembecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe.This role is on-site at our Holdredge, NE location.The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key finance business partner supporting manufacturing operations at embecta's Holdredge facility. This role works closely with the Plant Controller and cross-functional leaders to drive financial rigor, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.The position is responsible for financial planning, cost analysis, capital investment evaluation, and operational performance insights within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, analytical professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can translate complex data into actionable recommendations that support embecta's mission and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:Operational Finance & Business PartnershipPartner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to monitor and improve plant performance.Analyze production volumes, cost drivers, and operational leverage to ensure alignment with financial targets.Validate manufacturing results, including productivity metrics and standard cost variances.Provide financial guidance to support data-driven operational decisions.Cost Accounting & Inventory ManagementDevelop, maintain, and enhance standard costing processes and methodologiesAnalyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material) and drive root cause insights.Support inventory management activities including Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH) and accuracy of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.Ensure integrity and accuracy of product costing and inventory valuation.Planning, Forecasting & ReportingSupport month-end close activities, including financial reporting and variance analysis.Lead or contribute to annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range (3-year) planning processes.Develop and deliver clear, concise financial reporting and insights to plant leadership.Identify risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.Capital Investment & Financial ModelingPartner with Operations on capital planning and investment evaluations.Build and analyze financial models including ROI, IRR, and NPV assessmentsTrack capital expenditures and forecast depreciation impacts.Provide decision support for strategic investments and cost-saving initiatives.Continuous Improvement & Strategic InitiativesSupport Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives through financial analysis and performance tracking.Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to assess and mitigate material cost inflation.Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, standardizations, and reporting efficiency.Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.Compliance & ControlsEnsure compliance with SOX requirements and internal financial controlsSupport internal and external auditsMaintain strong documentation and adherence to corporate finance policies.Requirements:Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related requiredMinimum of 5-7 years of related experience, strongly prefer within a manufacturing environment.Experience with plant finance, cost accounting and product costing methodologiesUnderstanding of financial modeling and capital budgeting methodologies (ROI, IRR, NPV)Knowledge of financial close processes, inventory accounting andKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas;)Experience with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.Flexibility to work non-standard hours during month-end, budgeting cycles or key business needs.embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.