Sr Financial Analyst; On Site - Muscatine, Iowa

SR FINANCIAL ANALYST (ON SITE - MUSCATINE, IOWA)

Looking to join a 6‑time U.S. Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a KENT WORLDWIDE™ company and leading manufacturer of grain‑based products located in Muscatine, Iowa, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic analysis, reporting, and FP&A initiatives. This role delivers actionable insights through advanced analytics, supports budgeting and forecasting, and partners with leadership to optimize performance and profitability.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze monthly financial performance, including costing and inventory
• Analyze product line margins to determine optimum product mix
• Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards and reporting tools
• Prepare content for leadership reviews and management reporting
• Drive cross‑functional projects and process improvement initiatives
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights for business performance
• Support system implementations (e.g., Integrated Business Planning, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls
• Complete special projects and provide strategic support to senior leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA preferred

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or similar role; manufacturing setting experience preferred
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Pivot Tables, Power BI and other data visualization tools
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
• Results oriented with strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Experience with costing and inventory analysis; manufacturing industry experience a plus

• Some travel up to 10% can be expected for meetings, trainings and other site visits

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time