A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Operations Finance Analyst to support financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, and operational financial planning. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial information, analyzing production variances, monitoring costs, and providing financial insights to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing finance or cost accounting, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to analyze complex financial data while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Prepare financial statements, monthly reconciliations, year-end reports, budgets, and financial forecasts
Support month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, ERP closing tasks, and audit preparation
Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards
Conduct inventory control analysis, prepare inventory reports, and support annual physical inventory activities
Analyze manufacturing variances, including material usage, labor costs, and purchase price variances
Identify cost discrepancies, investigate financial variances, and recommend corrective actions
Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency
Evaluate process improvement initiatives and calculate gross and net productivity impacts
Track, estimate, and report cost savings associated with operational improvement projects
Support annual budget development and quarterly financial forecasting
Prepare and submit weekly financial forecasts for U.S. operations, including revenue, EBITDA, and orderbook metrics
Collaborate with other manufacturing locations to identify opportunities for shared resources and improved production capacity
Conduct cost reviews for new product bids and support pricing decisions
Perform product and part costing for new items
Serve as a local ERP system resource, assisting with troubleshooting and resolving financial system issues
Analyze large financial datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement
Prepare financial reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and leadership teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance financial reporting processes and internal controls
Collaborate across departments to improve financial operations and optimize information systems
Perform other duties as assigned