Financial Analyst, Sr.

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Business Analyst (Finance) to support Solar manufacturing operations as a finance business partner. This role partners with operations, engineering, supply chain, and site leadership to analyze plant performance, manage costs, and inform strategic financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and supply chain leaders to monitor business performance and drive financial results.
• Lead monthly financial reporting, analysis, and close activities for the division.
• Analyze actual financial results versus budget and forecast, identifying drivers of manufacturing, operational, and financial variances.
• Support plant and division leadership with cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial recommendations.
• Monitor spending, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and assist in operational decision-making.
• Perform detailed analysis related to manufacturing costs, standard costing, labor, overhead, inventory, capital projects, and operational initiatives.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reporting, manufacturing KPIs, and operational performance metrics to business leaders.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger transactions, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Support internal controls, SOX compliance, and internal/external audit activities.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, reporting, and data transparency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, cost accounting, operations finance, or plant finance.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and business performance management.
• Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret and explain financial variances.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, financial statements, and controls.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and other reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or CMA certification and an MBA.
• Direct experience supporting a manufacturing facility or production site.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, production variance analysis, labor and overhead analysis, and capital project financial analysis.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, FAR, MES, Khalix, and PeopleSoft Procurement and Supply Chain systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $79,709 to $109,600 depending on experience and location.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with business performance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 4% when employees contribute at least 6%.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and family building support.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Disease management programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employee and family well-being.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global leader in innovation.

Location

Compensation depends on experience and location.