Senior Financial Analyst

CFS; Zeeland (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

CFS in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team. This role partners with operational leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights, supports budgeting and forecasting, and helps drive strategic decisions across manufacturing and commercial finance.

You will develop financial models, analyze cost drivers, evaluate product costs and margins, and collaborate with accounting for accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operational environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret financial data and turn complex information into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with leaders across different departments.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial business partner to operational leaders, helping them understand financial performance and make informed business decisions.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and communicate key findings and recommendations to management.
• Take an active role in the annual budgeting process, ongoing forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and potential cost savings.
• Work with manufacturing and operations teams to understand cost drivers, evaluate production performance, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Evaluate product costs, pricing strategies, customer profitability, and margins to support commercial decisions.
• Prepare financial presentations and reporting packages that provide leadership with visibility into business performance.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and effective internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support organizational growth.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting capabilities, and increase the effectiveness of the finance function.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

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

CPA / CMA / MBA (bonus)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to move beyond traditional reporting and play an active role in influencing business performance. Working closely with operational leaders and executive management, this individual will help translate financial information into meaningful business insights, identify opportunities for improvement, and support strategic decisions across the organization.

The position offers exposure to several areas of finance, including financial planning and analysis, manufacturing operations, commercial finance, and business strategy. The organization is also committed to professional development and provides opportunities to expand responsibilities and grow within the finance team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a financial business partner to operational leaders, helping them understand financial performance and make informed business decisions.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and communicate key findings and recommendations to management.
• Take an active role in the annual budgeting process, ongoing forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and potential cost savings.
• Work with manufacturing and operations teams to understand cost drivers, evaluate production performance, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Evaluate product costs, pricing strategies, customer profitability, and margins to support commercial decisions.
• Prepare financial presentations and reporting packages that provide leadership with visibility into business performance.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and effective internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that support organizational growth.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting capabilities, and increase the effectiveness of the finance function.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operational environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret financial data and turn complex information into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with leaders across different departments.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and take ownership of projects.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established global organization with a strong reputation in its industry.
• Work alongside experienced finance and operational leadership.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of corporate finance and business operations.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions rather than simply report financial results.
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health club reimbursement.
• Employee wellness programs.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule with regular onsite collaboration.

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