Financial Analyst, Sr.

Senior Financial Analyst

About the Company

Our client is a leading private-label and contract food manufacturing company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. The organization partners with well-known brands to deliver high-quality products while fostering a collaborative workplace that encourages continuous improvement and professional development.

About the Team

The Finance team works closely with Plant Controllers, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain to improve financial performance across multiple manufacturing facilities. By delivering meaningful financial insights and supporting operational decision-making, the team plays an important role in driving efficiency, profitability, and long-term business success.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support manufacturing finance and operational performance across multiple production facilities. In this role, you will analyze manufacturing costs, maintain standard costing processes, develop financial reports and dashboards, collaborate with operations leadership, and provide actionable insights that support business decisions.

This hybrid position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, operational performance, and financial variances across multiple facilities.
• Maintain and manage standard costing within the ERP system.
• Prepare monthly variance reports with detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve financial performance.
• Monitor inventory valuation, labor costs, production reporting, and material usage.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models, dashboards, and management reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation and standardized reporting processes.
• Support supplier cost analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
• Assist with weekly reporting, month-end close activities, and financial planning.
• Provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing performance and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, or Manufacturing Finance.
• Manufacturing, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, and financial modeling.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities as required.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance and operations leadership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.