Senior Financial Analyst

TekWissen LLC; Massillon (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Massillon, OH for a 6-month hybrid assignment. You will lead AOP development, manage cost reporting, and analyze variances to support plant leadership. Strong SAP and Excel skills, plus 3+ years in manufacturing finance, are required.

You will partner with production and continuous improvement teams to ensure accurate forecasts and robust financial controls, driving value and closing performance gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or manufacturing finance.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
• Advanced SAP, Excel, and financial modeling tools; 4Site experience a plus.
• Strong cost accounting and variance analysis skills.
• Analytical thinker with ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and related schedules.
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting for unit and plant management.
• Analyze variance to target for direct expenses and provide KPI breakdowns.
• Identify and lead process improvements in financial planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement and Production teams to track savings in 4Site.

Skills

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

4Site

Job description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American food company formed by the merger of client Food and the third-largest food and beverage company in North America

Position: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Massillon, OH, 44647

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

Must Haves:

• Variance analysis on process orders, daily/weekly reporting
• Very critical
• Advanced Excel, 3-4 years forecasting experience

Manufacturing at a Glance

• Under the leadership of the Plant Controller, this role drives the financial planning and reporting processes for one of the operating units at the plant. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial policies, strengthening internal controls, supporting operating budgets, and delivering accurate forecasting and performance reporting. As a key partner in the plant's financial success, this position requires strong accountability, analytical insight, and a commitment to closing performance gaps to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including product cost standards updates (raw and pack yields, master recipes), bridging cost changes, and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting, including actual vs. forecasted results and distribution of reports to unit and plant manufacturing management
• Analyze and interpret variance to target for direct expenses; provide detailed reporting and KPI breakdown to plant leadership
• Identify and lead process improvements in financial planning and reporting systems
• Partner with Continuous Improvement and Production teams to quantify and track savings, ensuring accuracy within 4Site systems
• Drive the month-end close process, including journal entries, SAP requirements, FAC review, and preparation of insightful variance commentary
• Perform financial analyses and scenario studies to support decision-making
• Oversee and audit operational BOM accuracy throughout the year
• Actively contribute to the plant leadership team, offering training and support on financial information and business results
• Maintain strong internal controls aligned with corporate and compliance standards, ensuring effective inventory management
• Provide leadership for financial integrity, transactional accuracy, and SAP responsibilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or manufacturing finance within a plant or supply chain environment
• Proven ability to manage financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial modeling tools; experience with 4Site is a plus
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and variance analysis
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Effective communicator who can influence cross-functional leaders and present complex concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to act with urgency, ownership, and integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.