Financial Analyst

Phoenix, Arizona, United States | On-site Position Overview Aerio Partners is partnering with a global consumer goods and manufacturing organization to hire a Senior Financial Analyst for its manufacturing finance team. This is a plant-facing finance role supporting manufacturing leadership and day-to-day operational decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst will partner directly with plant and operations leaders on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, KPI reporting, and performance improvement initiatives. This is not a traditional corporate FP&A role. This position is embedded in the business and requires someone who can understand what is happening operationally, explain the financial impact, and help leadership make better decisions around cost, productivity, labor, capacity, and overall plant performance. Key Responsibilities Own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for plant operations Support month-end close, financial reporting, and operating review processes Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, productivity, capacity, and plant-level KPIs Partner directly with plant leadership to evaluate operating performance and financial results Identify cost savings opportunities, efficiency improvements, and process gaps Build and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools Translate operational activity into clear financial insights and recommendations Support plant performance improvement initiatives and finance transformation efforts Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, accounting, and finance teams Help improve planning processes, reporting cadence, and financial visibility across the plant Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field 3+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, manufacturing finance, plant finance, or cost analysis Experience in a manufacturing, plant, distribution, supply chain, or operations-heavy environment preferred Strong understanding of cost drivers, labor analysis, operational KPIs, and financial reporting Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills ERP, BI, or dashboarding experience preferred Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with non-finance business partners Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of results What They’re Looking For Strong finance professional with hands-on manufacturing or operations exposure Someone proactive who takes ownership and does not wait for direction Comfortable working directly with plant leadership and operations teams Ability to challenge assumptions and influence business decisions Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect operational activity to financial outcomes Comfortable in a fast-paced, plant-based environment Business partner mentality, not just reporting or spreadsheet support Why This Role Direct exposure to plant leadership and day-to-day manufacturing decisions High-impact role tied to plant performance, cost savings, and operational efficiency Opportunity to support a large, complex consumer goods manufacturing environment Broad visibility across operations, supply chain, accounting, and finance Strong platform for growth within operations finance and manufacturing finance leadership Opportunity to help improve reporting, planning, and financial discipline at the plant level Location / Schedule Five days onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr