Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Anchor Bay Powder Coat is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives across the organization. This position plays a key role in providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive profitability.

This position is based on-site in Chesterfield/New Baltimore, Michigan, and works closely with operations, production, and leadership teams to support financial and business objectives in a manufacturing environment.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze profitability, margins, labor, overhead, and operational costs.
• Support pricing analysis and customer profitability initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring cash flow, working capital, and financial performance metrics.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial processes as needed.
• Partner directly with operations leaders and manufacturing personnel to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and profitability enhancement.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Utilize ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and emerging technologies to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare presentations and communicate financial results and recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or operational finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred

• Manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or operational finance experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting plant operations, production environments, or cost accounting functions.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, and working capital analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, QuickBooks Online, or similar financial systems.
• Familiarity with AI tools and automation technologies to improve reporting and efficiency.

 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at our New Baltimore, Michigan facilities.
• Ability to regularly interact with operations, production, and leadership teams throughout the facility.
• Occasional travel between company locations may be required.

 

Why Join Anchor Bay Powder Coat?

Anchor Bay Powder Coat offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing manufacturing organization. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting leadership, driving operational improvements, and contributing to the company's continued success through data-driven decision-making and financial insight.