Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support material cost planning, reporting, and business performance analysis for a manufacturing environment in Niskayuna, New York. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and finance leaders to improve cost visibility, strengthen financial controls, and deliver actionable insights. The role will focus on raw material spending, logistics cost trends, forecasting, and process enhancements that help teams make informed business decisions while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Responsibilities:
• Lead financial planning and analysis activities related to material costs, translating data into recommendations that support cost performance and execution priorities.
• Evaluate raw material purchasing activity and maintain reliable financial records to ensure accurate reporting and strong controllership.
• Collaborate with operations and business unit finance partners to identify opportunities for process improvements that increase efficiency and improve transparency into material cost drivers.
• Prepare timely financial reports and analytical summaries for internal stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and business leadership while aligning with U.S. accounting requirements and company financial guidelines.
• Analyze monthly inflation impacts, standard cost variances, and logistics expenses, and contribute to budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and ad hoc financial estimates.
• Enhance reporting tools and analytical processes related to raw material costs, working with cross-functional teams to deliver assigned improvement initiatives.
• Review and authorize designated business transactions in accordance with delegation of authority requirements, coordinating with finance, procurement, supply chain, and management stakeholders.
• Support decision-making by developing financial models and conducting ad hoc analysis using data mining techniques to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline; accounting credentials are a plus.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance, cost analysis, operations finance, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience working with material cost planning, raw material spend analysis, and logistics cost reporting.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and ad hoc analysis, with the ability to interpret complex data and present practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and a strategic approach to solving business and financial challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a global environment and across multiple time zones.