Overview: The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business operations and decision-making processes. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments and levels of the organization. The Senior Finance Analyst will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, audit coordination, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements.
NOTE: Candidates for this role are required to be based near Zeeland, MI to support a hybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration. Relocation assistance is not included.
Essential Job Functions:
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Conduct month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Provide financial insights by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, including written commentary for leadership.
- Lead or assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and support internal and external audit procedures.
- May support manufacturing operations through cost activities, including analysis of material, labor, and overhead.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the development and analysis of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and project cost estimates.
- Track and monitor corporate expenses, identify variances, and work with business units to optimize financial performance.
- Assist with improvements to financial planning and forecasting models, enhancing efficiency and supporting business initiatives.
Reporting:
- Build and maintain financial models to generate accurate and timely reports, providing visibility into the financial performance of business units and key projects.
- Prepare consolidated financial reports and dashboards that reflect divisional and overall business performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Present financial results to leadership teams and stakeholders, communicating key insights and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate and provide information for internal and external audits, ensuring financial integrity and transparency.
- Ensure compliance with all internal reporting deadlines and corporate requirements.
- Manage and improve monthly reporting packages, highlighting important trends, risks, and opportunities for executive review.
- Provide financial anal