Senior Financial Analyst

CapstoneONE Search; Grant (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

We are representing a very prominent manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support plant operations through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner with operations leadership to deliver actionable insights and drive profitability.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge financial modeling, monthly close, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in financial analysis within manufacturing, strong Excel, and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial analysis or manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, inventory, and operational performance.
• Partner with operations leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions and capital investments.
• Monitor key performance indicators and communicate trends to leadership.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support audits and special financial projects as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.

Skills

5+ years of financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

We are representing a very prominent manufacturing organization that is actively seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support plant operations through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role partners closely with operations leadership to provide actionable financial insights, improve business performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Support annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, inventory, and operational performance
• Partner with operations leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability
• Develop financial models to support business decisions and capital investments
• Monitor key performance indicators and communicate trends to leadership
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Support audits and special financial projects as needed
• Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of financial analysis or manufacturing finance experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar is preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams