Finance Analyst; Senior level

Senior Finance Analyst

Position Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting comprehensive financial analysis across product lines and manufacturing operations. This position partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to deliver actionable cost insights, develop sophisticated financial models, and support budgeting and forecasting activities. The role directly influences pricing decisions, capital investments, and operational efficiency initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly cost accounting close, including validation of standard costs, analysis of labor, overhead, and material variances, and recommendation of corrective actions

• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment reviews, and audit support

• Develop and maintain financial models to support new product introductions, operational improvements, and make-versus-buy evaluations

• Collaborate with operations to identify cost-reduction opportunities, improve inventory management, and optimize working capital

• Prepare and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting, including P&L analyses and cash flow insights

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing journal entries, and ensuring SOX compliance

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, reviewing work product and promoting best practices

• Perform additional financial and analytical tasks as needed to support business objectives

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or automotive supply environment

• Strong background in cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation

• Practical experience with fixed asset accounting, including GAAP capitalization standards, depreciation methodologies, and reconciliations

• Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis experience, particularly for capital investments and product costing

• Proven success supporting budgeting and forecasting in complex, multi-site operations

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of PLEX ERP systems

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; CPA or CMA preferred

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience

• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and create structure

• Collaborative, influential approach with cross-functional teams