Senior Finance & Operations Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a high performing corporate finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of accounting and finance experience who thrives in an operations focused environment and is passionate about driving performance, improving processes, and supporting both corporate and plant level initiatives.

This is a hybrid position based in the northwest Chicago suburbs, offering exposure to senior leadership and significant room for career growth.

• Fast growing organization with extensive expansion through both organic growth and acquisition.
• Strong recognition culture - your work is noticed, valued, and rewarded.
• Multiple internal career paths across corporate accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and operational finance.
• Collaborative, friendly team environment where everyone knows each other.
• High visibility with leadership and cross functional teams.
• Modern financial systems and tools, including a robust consolidation platform.
• Yearly salary starts at $85,000
• Flexible hybrid schedule after training.

• Benchmark performance across multiple divisions using KPIs (ROA, working capital, inventory turns, DSO, headcount, bad debt, etc.).
• Analyze forecasts, variances, and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Review financial results for alignment with internal controls and GAAP.
• Partner with operational and corporate teams to drive cost saving initiatives and strategic projects.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and help streamline close processes.
• Conduct balance sheet analysis with a focus on inventory, reserves, working capital, and other key operational drivers.
• Prepare internal management reports and support ad hoc financial analyses.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies.

• 3-5+ years of blended accounting and finance experience (manufacturing required).
• Strong understanding of operational/plant finance; ability to connect numbers to on the floor activity.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and someone who takes initiative without needing to be asked.
• Plant finance, operations finance from a manufacturing perspective is desired.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA a plus).
• Strong communicator who can present insights clearly and concisely.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.