Senior Financial Specialist

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance manufacturing cost accounting and FP&A functions. This full-time position requires expertise in developing cost models, budgeting, and financial analysis, preferably in the food or dairy industries. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in standard costing, excellent analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems like Sage X3. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting, ideally in food or dairy industries.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, and variance analysis.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost models for products and processes.
• Analyze ROI and financial viability of projects.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Manufacturing cost accounting

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to lead the development and improvement of our manufacturing cost accounting and FP&A functions. This role will be instrumental in building accurate product cost models, improving BOM and routing structures, and providing insights that drive operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, process costing, and financial analysis, with the ability to partner closely with operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate cost models for all products and processes, including labor, overhead, and yield factors.
• Analyze ROI and financial viability of new projects, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
• Validate historical capital investments and assess ongoing performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate labor and overhead into BOMs and routings.
• Improve financial reporting tools and dashboards to enhance decision‑making.
• Implement and optimize cost accounting processes and controls for a process manufacturing environment.
• Utilize ERP systems (Sage X3 experience preferred) to extract, analyze, and report financial data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA/CMA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting (food, dairy, or process industries strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, routings, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and advanced Excel skills; BI tools a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in dairy or food processing; other process manufacturing industries considered.
• Proven track record of building cost structures and improving costing accuracy.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Manufacturing, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)