Senior Financial Analyst

About the position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join one of our top clients, a leading specialty manufacturing company's FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial modeling, reporting, and business performance analysis. As a Financial Analyst, you will support strategic decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control within the context of our unique manufacturing processes and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) to ensure accuracy and identify key trends.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, assess variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to manufacturing operations, including cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin, inventory turnover, and production efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with various departments (operations, sales, procurement) to gather relevant information for budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying any discrepancies and providing explanations for significant variances.
• Support cost management efforts by analyzing direct and indirect production costs, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending cost-saving strategies.
• Conduct margin analysis to understand the profitability of specific product lines, customers, and business segments.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for capital projects or investment opportunities.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data by reviewing transaction reports, reconciling accounts, and identifying any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in strategic planning initiatives, including product pricing, cost structure optimization, and financial modeling for new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Big 4 or Next 3 public accounting experience required (current or previous).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing financials, including cost accounting, product costing, inventory management, and production efficiency.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable insights.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CFA certification.