Senior Finance Partner, Manufacturing Operations

The CSP Group; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The CSP Group is seeking a Senior Analyst, Manufacturing Finance Business Partner to act as a financial resource across five manufacturing facilities. You will oversee accounting, close processes, and forecasting, working closely with plant leadership, Operations, and Supply Chain to improve profitability.

You will lead budgeting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and capital project evaluation, translating financial results into actionable business insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting/financial analysis experience in manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and general accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Able to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple locations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for manufacturing operations, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and account reconciliations.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing financial data, including costs, productivity, and sales mix.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations.
• Provide training on financial processes, ERP usage, inventory valuation, and controls.
• Coordinate physical inventories with Plant Management, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Partner with fixed asset accounting on capex, leases, and asset management.
• Participate in ERP initiatives to maximize system capabilities and process improvements.
• Deliver financial analysis for strategic initiatives and capital investment proposals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The CSP Group is seeking a Senior Analyst, Manufacturing Finance Business Partner to act as a financial resource across five manufacturing facilities. You will oversee accounting, close processes, and forecasting, working closely with plant leadership, Operations, and Supply Chain to improve profitability.

You will lead budgeting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and capital project evaluation, translating financial results into actionable business insights.