Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing Finance (SAP & Costing)

CareerUS Solutions; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerUS Solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our manufacturing finance team in Little Rock, AR. The role partners with the CFO and operations to provide FP&A support, cost accounting oversight, and data-driven insights across budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing finance experience (steel/metals a plus), strong SAP proficiency, advanced Excel and BI skills, and a track record of influencing strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 5–6 years of progressive financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
• Strong proficiency in SAP (FI/CO modules) or equivalent ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, financial modeling); Power BI or Tableau experience preferred
• Experience in the steel, metals, or industrial manufacturing sector strongly preferred
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting cycles across all business units
• Develop and maintain rolling financial models to project revenue, cost, and cash flow
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget vs. prior year) and present findings to senior leadership
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and board reporting packages
• Manage the standard costing system, including cost rollups, BOM reviews, and overhead rate analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances — purchase price, labor efficiency, overhead absorption — and identify corrective actions
• Partner with plant operations to drive cost reduction initiatives and improve gross margin
• Support month-end close activities including inventory valuation, WIP analysis, and COGS reconciliation
• Leverage SAP (FI/CO) to extract, analyze, and report financial data
• Maintain and improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, and models in Excel and Power BI
• Partner with IT and operations to enhance ERP data integrity and reporting automation
• Serve as a financial business partner to supply chain, procurement, and operations teams
• Support capital expenditure analysis, ROI modeling, and project-level financial tracking
• Assist in annual audit preparation, internal controls documentation, and compliance activities

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

CareerUS Solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our manufacturing finance team in Little Rock, AR. The role partners with the CFO and operations to provide FP&A support, cost accounting oversight, and data-driven insights across budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing finance experience (steel/metals a plus), strong SAP proficiency, advanced Excel and BI skills, and a track record of influencing strategic decisions.