Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Location:
Reading, PA area – 100% On-Site
Compensation: $92,000–$125,000 base

A large-scale North American manufacturing operation is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support plant operations and partner directly with the Controller. This role is positioned as a succession-track opportunity, offering broad exposure to plant finance, cost accounting, and operational leadership within a recently expanded and modernized facility.

This site employs 1,100+ employees and is one of the largest manufacturing employers in the region.

Month-End & Reporting Leadership

Help lead and continuously improve monthly close processes (P&L, capital base, operational reporting)

Drive automation, accuracy, and reduced rework in financial reporting

Cost Accounting & Inventory Discipline (Primary Focus)

Own standard cost validation and variance analysis

Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and movement analysis

Maintain and enhance Oracle cost data integrity

Support semi-annual physical inventories and actual vs. standard cost reviews

Operational Partnership

Serve as a financial partner to the Plant Manager and line leadership

Deliver actionable KPI insights that improve performance and profitability

Planning & Capital Support

Contribute meaningfully to budgeting and forecasting cycles

Track and analyze capital investments tied to recent expansion initiatives

Controls & Compliance

Support audit processes and strengthen internal control discipline

Ensure financial policies and reporting standards are upheld

Mastery of the month-end close process with minimal rework

Improved cost accuracy and stronger inventory controls

Trusted financial partner to operations leadership

Clean audit support and disciplined reporting execution

5+ years of plant-based manufacturing finance experience

Deep experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis

Strong ERP background (Oracle preferred)

Comfortable working onsite in a large, hands-on manufacturing environment

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Clear 1–3 year development path toward broader finance leadership responsibilities

Large, recently modernized manufacturing site with significant capital investment

Backed by a stable global organization

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription coverage

401(k) with company match

Education assistance and career development support

On-site gym and café

Paid parental leave and disability coverage