Sr Financial Analyst

Arkansas Talent Group is proud to partner with a premier manufacturer with a cutting-edge production facility in Little Rock. We're seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will play a vital role in overseeing plant financial performance, supporting operational decision-making, and driving efficiency across cost management, budgeting, and reporting functions.

The ideal candidate enjoys understanding the story behind the numbers, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and is motivated to help guide the financial success of a growing organization.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costing models for production operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to monitor plant performance, costs, and key metrics against budgets and forecasts.
• Partner closely with plant management and department leads to understand operational results, identify cost savings, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee inventory management and cost controls, ensuring accurate valuation, appropriate cost allocations, and adherence to internal control procedures.
• Lead the annual inventory count and ensure all cycle count processes align with policy and financial integrity standards.
• Support the month‑end close process, including reconciling production orders, analyzing variances, validating inventory cut‑offs, and preparing capital expenditure summaries.
• Participate in annual budget planning and monthly forecasting, providing detailed analysis on trends, variances, and future scenarios.
• Prepare and present financial insights to senior leadership, highlighting performance drivers, opportunities for improvement, and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to government incentive programs and compliance initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting within a manufacturing environment, or in public accounting with industrial clients.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP or IFRS financial standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred); experience with FP&A tools such as VENA is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to balance multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Hybrid work flexibility, with consistent on‑site presence required to support operations teams.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.