Senior Financial Analyst

Leoforce; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning for our manufacturing operations. You will analyze monthly results, build budgets and models, and partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior leadership. This role offers high visibility and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, manufacturing finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, operating metrics, and manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, overhead, inventory, and production variances.
• Provide variance analysis and explain actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Develop reporting and dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into key financial and operational KPIs.
• Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze production efficiency, productivity, capacity utilization, scrap, labor performance, and other operational metrics.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to analyze purchasing, material costs, inventory, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate capital expenditures, business cases, and return-on-investment opportunities.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate findings to leadership.
• Build financial models and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Improve financial reporting processes, systems, and analytical tools.
• Assist with month-end close and management reporting as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Finance and Operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $55 - $65 per hour

Job Details

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, operating metrics, and manufacturing performance.


• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models.


• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, overhead, inventory, and production variances.


• Provide variance analysis and explain actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.


• Develop reporting and dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into key financial and operational KPIs.


• Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.


• Analyze production efficiency, productivity, capacity utilization, scrap, labor performance, and other operational metrics.


• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to analyze purchasing, material costs, inventory, and cost-saving opportunities.


• Evaluate capital expenditures, business cases, and return-on-investment opportunities.


• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate findings to leadership.


• Build financial models and ad hoc analyses to support strategic business decisions.


• Improve financial reporting processes, systems, and analytical tools.


• Assist with month-end close and management reporting as needed.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.


• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, manufacturing finance, or a related discipline.


• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred.


• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and data analysis.


• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand the larger business picture.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

A bit about us:

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of our manufacturing operations. This position will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and senior leadership to provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance insights.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical and business-minded finance professional who can translate complex financial information into clear recommendations. This person should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have the ability to identify trends, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership.


• Opportunity to directly influence manufacturing and operational performance.


• Strong partnership between Finance and Operations.


• Career growth and professional development opportunities.


• Collaborative, results-oriented culture.


• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve profitability and business performance.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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