Senior Financial Analyst

EMC Water LLC; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

EMC Water LLC is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst in Freeport, IL. This role involves providing financial and operational analysis, managing month-end closing activities, and producing detailed reports to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5 years of experience. The salary range is between $83,000 and $113,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel with large data sets.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end closing and general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor financial KPIs and produce consolidated reports.
• Assist in analyzing trends to ensure accurate forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle ERP system

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing timely financial and operational analysis in a dynamic, lean manufacturing environment. In this role you will analyze results, identify trends, develop reports, and communicate your findings to senior management and business partners in an organized and effective manner. The Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for process improvements, booking journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and working on various ad‐hoc projects based on current business needs. This position supports our Drinking Water Business Unit located in our Freeport, IL facility with a travel expectation of 25% to Freeport, IL.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for month‑end closing activities such as journal entries and general ledger reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors financial and business KPIs throughout the month and produces consolidated reports, summarizing and analyzing actual results against forecast and budget.
• Reviews P&L activity and variances for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists management and business partners in analyzing trends and variances to ensure accurate forecast expectations are being set.
• Sets and maintains standard costs.
• Performs analysis on the advisability of expenditure via ROI calculations.
• Develops account‑level and labor‑efficiency forecasts for our business unit locations.
• Provides data analysis to assist management and works with business partners for annual budget and strategic planning processes.
• Manages critical elements of the financial internal control environment and supports annual and internal audit requests.
• Supports the execution of the annual physical inventory process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience; manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including intermediate to expert Excel skills; experience working with large data sets.
• Knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business system, with Oracle experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, continuous improvement environment.

Capabilities & Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high‑quantity and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Salary Range: $83,000 - $113,000 (based on location and experience).

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation.