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Senior Financial Analyst Accountant

Job in Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, 60007, USA
Listing for: CFS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
  • Business
    Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin

Salary: $100K-$110K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• High‑impact Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin role in a growing, 135‑year‑old manufacturer with a strong market presence

• The Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin will shape pricing strategy, revenue/margin analysis, and cost reporting that directly inform leadership decisions

• Broad exposure to product costing, BOM governance, commodity analytics, and margin erosion prevention

• Opportunity to drive process improvement, automation, and data integrity across ERP and BI environments

• Collaborative culture that values analytical rigor, partnership with R&D/Operations/Supply Chain/Commercial, and continuous improvement

• Clear path for advancement—the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin will gain visibility on cross‑functional leadership projects and strategic initiatives

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin:

• Lead product costing & BOM management—review cost models (ingredients, labor, overhead, packaging) and validate BOMs for accuracy and process alignment as the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin

• Partner with R&D and Operations to evaluate formulation changes, yields, and run rates; maintain standard costs and labor rate updates in ERP

• Monitor commodity markets, analyze trends, and translate insights into pricing/sourcing guidance as a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin

• Drive margin analysis by product, customer, and channel; identify erosion drivers (inflation, yield loss, freight, mix) and recommend actions

• Build/maintain financial models for pricing scenarios and customer profitability; support annual price‑increase planning

• Provide financial support to strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvements as the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin

• Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and variance analyses; ensure ERP/BI data integrity and drive automation/standardization

• Deliver audit‑ready schedules and documentation; help strengthen policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CMA preferred)

• 8+ years in cost accounting and/or cost/margin financial analysis (food manufacturing preferred)—ideal for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin

• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers

• Experience analyzing commodity markets and translating trends into actionable financial guidance

• Advanced Excel;
Power BI, SQL, and ERP (Microsoft Navision preferred)

• Excellent communication and cross‑functional influence—critical for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin partnering with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial

• Detail‑oriented, highly analytical, and effective at prioritizing in a fast‑moving environment

Proven track record of process improvement and driving measurable outcomes in costing/margin

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin seeking meaningful ownership of costing, pricing support, commodity analytics, and margin optimization—with clear visibility, impact, and long‑term growth potential.

$100,000 – $110,000

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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