Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, operational performance, and profitability across manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to the VP of Strategic Finance, this role connects financial results with manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include analyzing production costs, building financial forecasts, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, and delivering actionable insights to plant leadership and executive teams. This is a highly visible individual contributor position.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Financial Analysis & Profitability

• Analyze financial performance across multiple manufacturing facilities, including revenue, margins, production costs, and profitability.
• Evaluate key manufacturing cost drivers, including materials, labor, overhead, scrap, rework, and production efficiency.
• Partner with plant finance and operations teams to investigate financial variances, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Assess project, product, and customer profitability to support operational and commercial decisions.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts using manufacturing and operational data.
• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate changes in production volume, pricing, labor, and material costs.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends to support proactive decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for plant and executive leadership.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools using advanced Excel, Power BI, and other financial systems.
• Improve reporting accuracy, data integrity, and efficiency through process improvements and automation.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and engineering leaders to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Support capital investment decisions through financial modeling, return-on-investment analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations.
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing decisions, operational initiatives, and business growth opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic projects, including business expansion, acquisitions, and other corporate initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operations finance, or financial analysis, including hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, financial statements, profitability analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Experience developing financial models and analyzing operational and financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Ability to work with data from multiple systems, validate financial information, and improve reporting processes.
• Strong communication and business partnership skills, with the ability to present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing plants, business units, or operational sites.
• Background in metal fabrication, engineered-to-order products, or project-based manufacturing.
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience developing driver-based financial forecasts.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
• Experience with Power Query, SQL, or financial planning software.
• Experience supporting capital investment analysis, strategic planning, or business improvement initiatives.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA designation.

Compensation & Benefits

• $104,000 - $138,000 a year

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.