Senior Financial Analyst (Manufacturing required)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Equipment

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support revenue and gross margin analysis, forecasting, and business process improvement. This position plays a key role in financial planning and performance tracking, and will regularly collaborate with operations, sales, and finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue & Margin Forecasting: Develop tools and processes for whole goods and aftermarket revenue and gross margin planning. Analyze actuals vs. forecast, and manage updates and projections.
• Product Cost Analytics: Partner with operations finance to analyze trends in material, freight, outsourcing, and factory activity. Support cost modeling and performance insights.
• Month-End Close: Analyze revenue and costs during the close process. Complete journal entries and support variance explanations and performance trends for leadership.
• Sales & Program Support: Assist sales teams with backlog reporting, modeling of new programs, and tracking performance against goals.
• Business Process Improvement: Serve on cross-functional teams to optimize processes, strengthen controls, and evaluate tech solutions.
• Special Projects & Training: Represent finance in corporate initiatives, audits, and external reporting requests. Deliver training on financial metrics and tools within the region.

Required Skills & Tools

• Advanced Excel (Lookups, PivotTables, modeling)
• Familiarity with ERP/consolidation tools (Oracle EPM, BaaN, HFM, Infor)
• Data analysis tools such as Access or Power BI
• Strong written and visual communication skills
• Ability to investigate root causes and follow through with corrective actions
• Cross-functional collaboration (operations, accounting, sales)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of experience in finance or accounting
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, and standard cost models is preferred
• Prior involvement in cross-functional project teams is a plus

Other Details

• Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Work Environment: Professional office setting
• Health & Safety: Adherence to all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Equal Opportunity: The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.