Financial Analyst, Sr.

Overview

This role serves as a Senior Business Analyst (Finance) business partner supporting Solar manufacturing operations. The position involves partnering closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and site leadership to analyze plant performance, manage costs, and support strategic financial decision-making.

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 results versus budget and forecast, identifying drivers of manufacturing, operational, and financial variances.
• Support plant and division leadership through cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial recommendations.
• Monitor spending, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and support operational decision-making.
• Perform detailed analysis related to manufacturing costs, standard costing, labor, overhead, inventory, capital projects, and operational initiatives.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop and deliver meaningful financial reporting, manufacturing KPIs, and operational performance metrics for business leaders.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger transactions, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Support internal controls, SOX compliance, and internal/external audit activities.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, reporting, and data visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, cost accounting, operations finance, or plant finance.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and business performance management.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to work independently and provide financial recommendations to business leaders.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• MBA degree.
• Direct experience supporting a manufacturing facility or production environment.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, FAR, MES, Khalix, and PeopleSoft modules.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with a salary range of $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 well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid parental leave, and family building support.
• Fitness programs, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and disease management programs.
• Generous paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employees and their families.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Location

Depending on experience and location (salary range: $79,709 to $109,600).