Hybrid Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing Forecasting

Ports North; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Indianapolis, IN. This role focuses on leading complex financial reporting, budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance/accounting, manufacturing experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel skills and SAP familiarity. Flexibility for onsite hybrid work supports collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Prior Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Advanced analytical and forecasting capability with strong risk interpretation and forecasting aligned to strategy.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP, accuracy and compliance in financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams; leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced capabilities to manage complex spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills to explain concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of complex financial reports and interpret trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with the business to develop and manage annual budgets aligned with objectives.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes for efficiency and clarity.
• Produce reliable expense and staffing forecasts to support resource planning and cost control.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable explanations to improve performance.
• Consolidate and present financial data for leadership in a structured format.
• Deliver accurate financial analyses to enable data-driven management decisions.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

US GAAP

Excel Advanced

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Indianapolis, IN. This role focuses on leading complex financial reporting, budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance/accounting, manufacturing experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel skills and SAP familiarity. Flexibility for onsite hybrid work supports collaboration with cross-functional teams.