Senior Financial Analyst

CFS; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Wooster, OH is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to bridge finance and manufacturing operations. You will analyze costs, support budgeting and reporting, and partner with leadership to improve profitability.

The role offers high visibility, a strong cost accounting focus, and opportunities to drive process improvements across operations and finance, with ERP and reporting tools integral to daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, product costing, and inventory performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting activities.
• Prepare variance analysis related to production, labor, overhead, and operational expenses.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Monitor inventory valuation, inventory controls, and cost accounting processes.
• Develop financial models and business analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Location: On Site in Wooster, OH

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Take the next step in your finance career with a highly visible role that combines financial planning, manufacturing operations, and cost accounting. This position offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, improve operational performance, and partner directly with leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-impact role supporting both finance and manufacturing operations
• Significant exposure to plant leadership and executive decision-makers
• Opportunity to drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies
• Mix of financial planning, analysis, and hands‑on cost accounting responsibilities
• Visibility into key business metrics that directly influence profitability
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnership across operations, supply chain, and finance
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and enhance financial reporting capabilities

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Financial Analyst

• Analyze manufacturing costs, product costing, and inventory performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting activities
• Prepare variance analysis related to production, labor, overhead, and operational expenses
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve profitability
• Monitor inventory valuation, inventory controls, and cost accounting processes
• Develop financial models and business analysis to support strategic decision‑making

Qualifications For The Senior Financial Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools