Assistant Controller​/Senior Financial Analyst

Company Description Flender is a leading global supplier for mechanical drive systems and has the reputation for highest performance, innovation, quality, and reliability of mechanical components for 125 years.

We're now hiring an Assistant Controller / Senior Financial Analyst in Elgin, IL on a full-time basis. If you're eager for your next challenge, Flender is a great place to grow your career.

For more information on Flender, please see website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

Position Summary We are seeking a highly driven finance professional who wants to do more than report numbers—they want to influence business decisions, improve processes, and help shape the future of the organization.

This role serves as a strategic partner to the Controller and business leadership team, combining financial planning and analysis, manufacturing cost accounting, business performance management, and advanced data analytics. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly accountable, and energized by identifying opportunities to improve how work gets done.

The successful candidate will leverage modern analytics, AI-enabled tools, automation, and process mining technologies to uncover insights, improve decision-making, and drive operational efficiency. This individual will play a critical role in forecasting, budgeting, profitability improvement, and business performance management while helping build scalable financial processes that support continued growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing finance professional seeking a long-term leadership path.

This position is based on site at our Elgin, IL facility to enable strong partnership with operations and business leadership. Over time, a hybrid work arrangement of up to 2 remote days per week may be available based on performance, business requirements, and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Partnership Serve as a trusted business partner to sales, operations, and leadership teams by providing financial insights that support profitable growth and strategic decision-making.

Partner with business leaders to evaluate opportunities, risks, investments, pricing initiatives, and operational improvement efforts.

Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for executive management.

Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles across the business segment.

Perform variance analysis to identify key business drivers and develop corrective action plans.

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly business reviews highlighting financial performance, risks, opportunities, and key trends.

Develop financial models that support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business performance improvement.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting Analyze manufacturing costs, standard cost performance, inventory trends, and operational variances.

Validate and improve bill of material costing structures to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation.

Support enhancement of cost accounting methodologies and reporting processes.

Identify cost optimization opportunities through detailed financial and operational analysis.

Data Analytics, AI & Process Improvement Utilize advanced analytics, AI tools, automation technologies, and process mining platforms such as Celonis to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.

Develop scalable dashboards, reporting solutions, and analytical models that improve visibility and decision-making.

Lead finance transformation…