Sr. Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial AnalystSt. Joseph, MI area Competitive Salary, Bonus, 401K, and More! Drive plant profitability and operational excellence as a key financial partner to leadership in a growing, cutting-edge manufacturing facility. True Operational Business Partnership: Collaborate directly with a Plant Manager who is actively seeking a financial strategic partner to analyze plant operations, drive cost reductions, and boost plant profitability. Dynamic, Hands-On Floor Engagement: Step out from behind the desk into a modern facility equipped with cutting-edge technology, spending some time on the plant floor alongside operations management to uncover real-time financial improvements. Focus purely on High-Value FP&A: Leave routine transactional accounting behind—enjoy full support from a centralized shared services team that handles day-to-day A/P, A/R, banking, and payroll so you can focus on core cost accounting and financial strategy. Proven Success & Growth Potential: Join an expanding, stable automotive supplier landing new business and growing rapidly, with this high-visibility position open due to a recent internal promotion and providing future opportunity to grow. Competitive Rewards & Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an exceptional total rewards package featuring multiple healthcare plans, annual bonus potential, and excellent work-life balance with limited weekend commitments.Due to an internal promotion, a profitable, stable manufacturer is hiring their next Sr. Financial Analyst to partner with the Plant Manager, leading financial analysis and driving profitability at a fast-paced manufacturing plant. Daily you will partner with operations and will report to the Director of Finance. Responsibilities will include:Strategic Business Partnership & Profitability: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Plant Manager and operations leadership, delivering data-driven financial analysis, recommendations, and KPI tracking to directly improve plant efficiency and profitability.Financial Planning & Advanced Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes while performing detailed variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.Cost Reduction & Efficiency: Oversee standard costing, usage variances, scrap reporting, and PPV; partner cross-functionally on continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and operational cost savings.Manpower & Resource Optimization: Support cost center managers through detailed labor and operational financial insights, analyzing variance trends to help evaluate and optimize headcount, productivity, and resource allocation.Close Support & Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end close activities by analyzing income statement and balance sheet results, evaluating business trends and risks, and delivering weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting packages.The qualified candidate will enjoy analysis, be approachable, able to work in a team environment to support other managers, and be eager to partner with the Plant Manager to focus on improving profitability. There is minimal travel with this position. This position is required to be on site Monday-Friday. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available after 90 days, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, life, and BONUS potential.REQUIREMENTS for the Sr. Financial Analyst:Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business related fieldAt least 3-5 years in a similar manufacturing financial or accounting analysis roleExperience with forecasting and budgetingExperience supporting month-end closing functionsStrong background with financial analysisFinancial reporting experienceMicrosoft Office with advanced Excel skillsSkills preferred but NOT required:ERP system experienceCost accounting experienceAutomotive supplier experienceReasons to work for this organization: Multiple plans for medical, dental and vision Stable organization in the automotive industry and adding new business Annual bonus potential Excellent work-life balance with very limited weekends A plant with cutting edge technologyCandidates are preferred to be local to the St Joseph, MI area. There is minimal regional relocation assistance available for those who meet all of the requirements.