Senior Finance Analyst — Planning, Variance & Forecasting

Crane Company; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a senior finance leader to join the operations management team. The role focuses on delivering financial commitments to support growth and profit initiatives across Crane Nuclear.

Responsibilities include monthly variance reviews, product line profitability analysis, and leadership of annual planning and quarterly forecasts. The role also encompasses HFM validation, year-end schedules, and training for managers on financial processes to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret variances.
• Experience with monthly close, planning and forecasting processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly review and analysis of variances in Balance Sheet and Income Statements.
• Analyze price/volume/mix and related cost of sales for product lines.
• Develop annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and weekly pulses.
• Prepare monthly President’s Performance Report for corporate and group management.
• Validate HFM consolidation processes and year-end schedules.
• Create templates for month-end, forecasts and other group tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

HFM

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a senior finance leader to join the operations management team. The role focuses on delivering financial commitments to support growth and profit initiatives across Crane Nuclear.

Responsibilities include monthly variance reviews, product line profitability analysis, and leadership of annual planning and quarterly forecasts. The role also encompasses HFM validation, year-end schedules, and training for managers on financial processes to drive efficiency.