Senior Financial Analyst

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

Job summary

ODL Senior Finance Analyst role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to support business decisions.

You will lead analyses, coordinate audits, and drive continuous process improvements across departments in a hybrid Zeeland, MI environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA, CPA, CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Provide insights by comparing actuals to budgets/forecasts with leadership commentary.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist cost analyses for manufacturing variances and overhead.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Overview

The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business operations and decision-making processes. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments and levels of the organization. The Senior Finance Analyst will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, audit coordination, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements.

NOTE: Candidates for this role are required to be based near Zeeland, MI to support a hybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration. Relocation assistance is not included.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Conduct month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Provide financial insights by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, including written commentary for leadership.
• Lead or assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and support internal and external audit procedures.
• May support manufacturing operations through cost activities, including analysis of material, labor, and overhead.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the development and analysis of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and project cost estimates.
• Track and monitor corporate expenses, identify variances, and work with business units to optimize financial performance.
• Assist with improvements to financial planning and forecasting models, enhancing efficiency and supporting business initiatives.

Reporting

• Build and maintain financial models to generate accurate and timely reports, providing visibility into the financial performance of business units and key projects.
• Prepare consolidated financial reports and dashboards that reflect divisional and overall business performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Present financial results to leadership teams and stakeholders, communicating key insights and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and provide information for internal and external audits, ensuring financial integrity and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with all internal reporting deadlines and corporate requirements.
• Manage and improve monthly reporting packages, highlighting important trends, risks, and opportunities for executive review.
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, quoting, and margin decisions, including customer, product, and project profitability analysis.

Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Provide financial leadership and guidance to various operational and functional business units to support day to day and strategic decision making. Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and business cases.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and growth within the organization.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial models, reporting systems, and internal controls.

Potential Areas of Specialization

In addition to the more general job descriptions above, each Sr. Financial Analyst will have a specific area of specialization, which could include the following:

• Business Case Support
• Operations Finance (Manufacturing Variances, Freight, Purchase Variances)
• Accounting and Audit Support
• Tax Compliance Work
• Commercial Finance (Pricing, Margin Analysis)

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive