Senior Financial Analyst

Blake-Ryan & Associates; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced benefits package

Job summary

Blake-Ryan & Associates seeks a Senior Financial Analyst – Operations FP&A to partner with manufacturing and supply chain leaders, connecting operational performance with financial outcomes.

The role blends cost accounting fundamentals with strategic analysis, influencing capital investments, performance improvements, and profitability in a fast-paced environment. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of FP&A or operations finance experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle preferred).
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau or SQL.
• Good understanding of cost analysis (standard costing, inventory, variance analysis, PPV, gross margin).

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes.
• Own forecasting cycles and deliver detailed variance analysis.
• Build financial models to support scenario planning and capital investments.
• Develop KPI dashboards and translate data into actionable insights for operations.
• Present concise, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

Cost analysis

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Leading global tech manufacturer has a need for a Senior Financial Analyst

• Role is 3 days per week in office in Missouri City, TX

Senior Financial Analyst - Operations:

Very advanced benefit package

Keys:

• 4+ years of FP&A or operations finance experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle preferred)
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau or SQL
• Good understanding of cost analysis preferred (standard costing, inventory, variance analysis, PPV, gross margin, etc.)

Note:

• This position is a mix of FP&A and cost analysis to support operations.
• This is more than reporting. You’ll directly influence operational strategy, capital investments, and financial performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• If you thrive on turning operational data into financial insight and want to partner closely with leaders to drive measurable impact, this is the role for you.
• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes
• Own forecasting cycles and deliver detailed variance analysis
• Build financial models to support scenario planning and capital investments

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Operations FP&A Business Partner to join our team. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance and operations, partnering closely with manufacturing and supply chain leaders to connect operational performance with financial results.

You’ll serve as a strategic finance partner to operations—bringing strong cost accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical thinking, and business insight to drive profitability, cost transparency, and smarter decision-making.

• Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes
• Own forecasting cycles and deliver detailed variance analysis
• Build financial models to support scenario planning and capital investments

Cost Accounting / Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing performance, COGS trends, overhead absorption, and inventory impacts

Operational Analytics & Insights

• Develop and track KPIs across cost, efficiency, throughput, and quality
• Maintain dashboards (Power BI / Tableau) that translate data into actionable insights
• Identify operational risks and opportunities with clear financial impact

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as the primary finance advisor to operations and supply chain leaders
• Develop ROI, payback, and NPV models for equipment and process investments
• Present concise, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership
• Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Streamline financial processes and improve governance across operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of FP&A or operations finance experience
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle preferred)
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau
• Ability to simplify complex financial data and influence cross-functional teams