Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst On-Site (North Aurora, Illinois)

Position Overview Our rapidly growing private-equity–backed manufacturing client is seeking a

Senior Finance Analyst

to join their team. This newly created role supports a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment and plays a critical part in driving financial visibility, cost accuracy, and operational decision-making across multiple production sites. The Senior Finance Analyst will partner closely with operations, engineering, sales, and corporate finance while leading forecasting, reporting, and analytical initiatives. This is a high-impact position with strong exposure to leadership and significant opportunity for upward mobility.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance Support month-end close activities including accruals, freight analysis, and account reviews to ensure accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet. Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing documentation and analysis as needed. Contribute to both monthly and year-end close processes. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Support Analyze standard costs, work-in-progress, raw materials, finished goods, and manufacturing variances.

Partner with operations and supply chain to improve cost accuracy and drive margin improvement. Conduct detailed margin and variance analysis leveraging ERP data and Power BI dashboards. Support profitable decision-making through cross-functional review of cost drivers, trends, and performance insights. Forecasting & Business Support Lead the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages. Support forecasting activities and conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance.

Deliver financial insights to leadership that influence planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a key liaison between finance, operations, sales, engineering, and shared services teams. Participate in ERP-related initiatives, process improvements, and system integrations. Provide ad hoc analysis to business unit leaders to support operational and commercial decision-making. Team Leadership & Development Partner closely with corporate accounting and FP&A teams to promote consistency and continuous improvement.

Share best practices and support knowledge transfer across departments. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3–5+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience. Manufacturing industry experience with a strong foundation in cost accounting. Strong understanding of GAAP, standard cost concepts, and financial planning. Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor VISUAL, CSI/Syte Line, SAGE or similar) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities. Self-starter with curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why Join Us? Private-equity–backed platform experiencing significant growth. Newly created, visible role supporting multiple manufacturing locations. Opportunity to work across cost accounting, FP&A, and multi-system integration initiatives. Strong exposure to corporate finance, plant leadership, and PE stakeholders. Growth-minded environment with a clear path for advancement.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with match, paid leave, employee assistance programs, and more. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union…