Financial Analyst (FP&A - Manufacturing)

LeoForce; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Financial Business Analyst in Schaumburg, IL to support the manufacturing division’s financial performance. You will provide FP&A, cost analysis, budgeting, and strategic business recommendations, partnering with division leadership to drive operational improvements.

The role combines FP&A, cost accounting, and business partnering with strong Excel, SAP, BW, Vena, and Power BI experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, cost accounting, or related finance roles.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including complex financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP, BW, Vena, and/or Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively with operational and executive leadership.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial reporting and analysis across sales, margins, inventory, labor, fixed costs, and operating expenses.
• Develop forecasts, budgets, and long-range financial plans for assigned business units.
• Analyze operating results against budgets, forecasts, historical performance, and standard costs while explaining key business drivers.
• Maintain and improve cost accounting processes, including labor and overhead absorption methodologies.
• Build financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools using SAP, BW, Vena, Power BI, and Excel.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and business leaders to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support strategic initiatives.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and executive decision-making.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Support continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and business intelligence tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Labor planning

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

BW

Vena

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

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We are seeking a Financial Business Analyst to support the financial performance of a manufacturing division by providing financial planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and strategic business recommendations. This position goes beyond traditional reporting and will serve as the primary financial partner for division leadership, helping drive operational improvements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support business decision-making.
This role combines Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), cost accounting, budgeting, and business partnering responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced financial professional looking to expand into a highly visible business‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial reporting and analysis across sales, margins, inventory, labor, fixed costs, and operating expenses.
• Develop forecasts, budgets, and long-range financial plans for assigned business units.
• Analyze operating results against budgets, forecasts, historical performance, and standard costs while explaining key business drivers.
• Maintain and improve cost accounting processes, including labor and overhead absorption methodologies.
• Build financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools using SAP, BW, Vena, Power BI, and Excel.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and business leaders to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support strategic initiatives.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and executive decision-making.
• Present financial findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Support continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and business intelligence tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, cost accounting, or related finance roles.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills including complex financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP, BW, Vena, and/or Power BI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively with operational and executive leadership.
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Compensation

• $90,000-$115,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

  A bit about us:

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  Our client is a global manufacturer of engineered hydraulic, filtration, cooling, process technology, and motion control solutions serving industrial, mOur Clientle equipment, energy, defense, and OEM markets worldwide. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and long-term stability, the company continues to invest in its people, technology, and manufacturing operations while providing employees the opportunity to make a measurable impact across the business.

  Why join us?

  • Join a financially stable global manufacturer with a collaborative, family-oriented culture.
  • Highly visible role partnering directly with division leadership to influence business performance and operational decisions.
  • Opportunity to own financial planning and analysis for an entire manufacturing division rather than supporting a narrow function.
  • Broad exposure to executive leadership, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.
  • Competitive compensation, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

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