Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A

The Stow Company; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of storage solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst located in Holland, MI. The role involves developing budgets, performing financial reporting, analyzing variances, and supporting planning efforts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in finance or accounting and over 3 years of experience in manufacturing. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial modeling tools are essential. This is a chance to impact a growing company while enhancing analytical competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages with variance analysis.
• Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Build financial models to support planning and decision-making.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Cost accounting background

Experience with SAP

Problem solving and critical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis skills

Experience with Python

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

3+ years’ experience in manufacturing

Tools

SQL Database

Excel

Adaptive

Job description

We are proud to be the only company covering the spectrum of residential storage and organization needs, from high-end, dealer-supplied custom solutions to do-it-yourself storage systems available online and in retail stores. Our organization systems are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Gorgeous Garage, ProClosets, EasyClosets, EasyGarage, Easy Track, and Garage Essentials brand names.

The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A position located in Holland, MI. We are the country’s premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to our clients.

Primary Purpose of Position

This role partners with multiple cross‑functional operations support team members both at our corporate and plant locations - utilizing their analyst expertise specific to manufacturing. The ideal candidate can analyze information and effectively communicate findings while proactively highlighting areas of improvement. The role will perform daily general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis, and be a key contributor to planning and forecast cycles. In this highly visible role, you will interact with key members of management and support critical projects. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to learn all aspects of a growing company, make an impact and develop the skills necessary to take on a larger role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining the annual budget and financial forecasts, including revenue, expense, and cash flow projections
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages with variance analysis and executive summaries
• Monitor variances to forecast and budget, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Partner with department leaders to review financial performance and improve forecast accuracy
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and operational decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, forecasting tools, and internal controls
• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into sales and costs
• Supports management decision making and achievement of organizational goals via preparation of financial and operational analysis. Areas of analysis primarily include revenue, expenses, manufacturing performance, profitability, and cash flow
• Support month‑end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
• Use of strong research skills to stay ahead of current trends and methodologies in management accounting and reporting, with the ability to then recommend and implement relevant accounting changes that are compliant with GAAP
• Prepare executive‑ready summaries and presentations highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Review and investigate accounting transactions to improve data accuracy
• Lives company values daily
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing

Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:

• N/A

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Must have strong technical and analytical skills with solid cost accounting background
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Requires use of problem solving, critical thinking, communication, business acumen, a learning mindset, and curiosity to analyze queried data, conduct data storytelling and reporting, and data modeling using various tools like SQL Database, Adaptive, and Excel
• Experience with Python and process automation is a plus
• Ability to analyze large volume of financial data and prepare analysis, financial reports, statements, and projections with strong attention to detail within aggressive deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to make solid, objective, ethical decisions
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on elimination of non‑value‑add activities
• Able to maintain strict confidence in financial sensitive information and demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to The Stow Company
• Must have excellent customer service skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment
• Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little supervision, and as part of a team

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Sitting at workstation approximately 90% of work time
• Standing and walking approximately 10% of work time
• Must be able to travel between plant and office locations
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice
• Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces
• Manufacturing environment with multiple machinery and moving parts

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