Senior Financial Analyst

Movement Search & Delivery; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to work closely with plant leadership in Kentucky. The role involves analyzing financial results, supporting month-end close, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing, with strong cost accounting and advanced Excel skills. The position offers high visibility to plant and division leadership and the opportunity for process improvements in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Accounting or Finance experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and statutory accounting principles.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to analyze financial results and explain variances.
• Support month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation for Division and Corporate.
• Mentor and support junior finance and accounting team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

ERP software (Oracle)

SAS

SQL

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing | Plant Finance

-On-Site Position

-Will relocate for the right candidate

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner closely with the Plant Controller and FP&A Manager to drive financial insight, operational performance, and decision support at the plant level. This role is highly visible and will regularly present financial results and analysis to Plant and Division leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, owns analysis end-to-end, and wants exposure to both operations and leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with plant leadership to analyze financial results and explain variances
• Support month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation for Division and Corporate
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly financial & operational reporting
• Prepare monthly and quarterly review packages for Plant, Division, and Corporate leadership
• Analyze Income Statement and Balance Sheet variances, identify root causes, and present executive summaries
• Lead and support cost accounting activities, including:
• Standard rate collection and maintenance
• Inventory forecasting and quarterly physical inventories
• Cost studies and rate change impact analysis
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and SOX-related activities
• Support management with product cost analysis, market analysis, and scrap disposition decisions
• Mentor and support junior finance and accounting team members
• Participate in system testing, documentation, and user training as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business (Accounting emphasis preferred)
• 5–7 years of Accounting or Finance experience, ideally in manufacturing
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and statutory accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience strongly preferred (Oracle a plus)
• Experience with SAS or SQL is a bonus
• Ability to communicate clearly with operations, finance, and leadership
• Comfortable spending time on the plant floor learning manufacturing processes
• Self-starter with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Why This Role

• High visibility to plant and division leadership
• Strong blend of FP&A, cost accounting, and operations finance