Senior Financial Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC partners with a manufacturing organization to appoint a Senior Financial Analyst who will own forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to influence business decisions. The role emphasizes partnering with operations and functional leaders while building FP&A expertise.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and at least 4 years of FP&A or cost accounting experience in manufacturing, with strong Excel skills and ERP reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, FP&A, or a related finance role.
• Strong Excel skills with experience analyzing large datasets and developing financial models.
• Manufacturing industry experience and familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results, identify key drivers and trends, and provide actionable business insights.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business opportunities and operational changes.
• Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and ongoing financial planning activities.
• Lead reporting process improvements, automation efforts, and dashboard development initiatives.
• Partner with operations and functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Looking to take ownership of impactful financial analysis in a manufacturing environment? This is an opportunity to influence business decisions, drive process improvements, and partner directly with operational leaders while building your FP&A expertise.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis that directly impacts company strategy


• Gain high visibility by partnering with finance, operations, and functional leaders across the organization


• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency and decision-making


• Expand your technical skill set through financial modeling, ERP reporting, and dashboard development tools such as Power BI


• Join a collaborative manufacturing environment where analytical insights drive operational success

Target Compensation

90k-110k plus bonus (based off experience)

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst:

• Analyze financial results, identify key drivers and trends, and provide actionable business insights


• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business opportunities and operational changes


• Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and ongoing financial planning activities


• Lead reporting process improvements, automation efforts, and dashboard development initiatives


• Partner with operations and functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy

Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field


• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, FP&A, or a related finance role


• Strong Excel skills with experience analyzing large datasets and developing financial models


• Manufacturing industry experience and familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

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