Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing Operations

u003ch2u003eSenior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing Operations Norwalk, Ohiou003c/h2u003eu003cdivu003e95-115K + Bonus + Paid Relocationu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cpu003eThis role requires a strong in-office presence, working five days a week at the facility to ensure close collaboration with the plant leadership team.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe primary purpose of this role is to provide essential financial leadership by analyzing and interpreting complex financial and operational data, partnering with site leaders to drive focus and ownership of cost reduction, and enhancing overall productivity efforts.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eAs a key member of the site leadership team, your day-to-day work will include:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFinancial Partnership:u003c/strongu003e Function as a dedicated financial partner to the Plant Manager, actively driving and supporting u003cstrongu003ecost reductionu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eproductivity initiativesu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePlanning u0026Forecasting:u003c/strongu003e Lead the development of the site's financial operating plan and manage the monthly financial forecasting process.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eClosing u0026Reporting:u003c/strongu003e Conduct accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing activities, reporting financial results to plant staff and division personnel.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCost Accounting:u003c/strongu003e Assist in the development of plant Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and the establishment of u003cstrongu003estandard costsu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAnalysis u0026Decision Support:u003c/strongu003e Perform financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and evaluate the financials of u003cstrongu003ecapital spending projectsu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProcess Improvement:u003c/strongu003e Create and improve financial processes and procedures for plant operations and reconcile related general ledger accounts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAd-Hoc Analysis:u003c/strongu003e Work closely with the leadership team on various ad-hoc analyses to interpret business trends and provide critical insights for financial forecasts and modeling.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eWhat You Bring to the Teamu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience:u003c/strongu003e A minimum of u003cstrongu003e7 yearsu003c/strongu003e of overall professional experience, including direct experience in u003cstrongu003emanufacturing cost accountingu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation:u003c/strongu003e Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or an equivalent background in experience.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Skills:u003c/strongu003e Working knowledge of a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., SAP or equivalent).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eModeling Proficiency:u003c/strongu003e Excellent analytical and business modeling skills. Highly skilled in utilizing u003cstrongu003eExcelu003c/strongu003e for analysis and building decision models; proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBusiness Acumen:u003c/strongu003e Strong financial acumen, analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills are required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCommunication u0026Leadership:u003c/strongu003e Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Style:u003c/strongu003e Solid planning and analysis skills for annual operating planning, forecasting, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTravel:u003c/strongu003e Minimal travel is required (estimated 0-10 days per year).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eAdditional Detailsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIn-Office Requirement:u003c/strongu003e This position is required to be u003cstrongu003ein the office five days a weeku003c/strongu003e (Monday-Friday).u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Norwalk, OH ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2749516

Created: 2025-11-01