Senior Financial Analyst: Manufacturing Forecasting

Constellation Search Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a full-time, direct-hire role in a lean manufacturing environment. The analyst will deliver timely financial and operational analytics, develop reports, and communicate findings to senior management.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, KPI monitoring, budgeting support, and ad-hoc projects to improve processes. A strong focus on accuracy and efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience, manufacturing cost accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel; ability to handle large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close duties including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor KPIs and produce consolidated reports comparing actuals to forecasts and budgets.
• Review P&L activity and variances for accuracy.
• Assist management with trend and variance analysis for forecasts.
• Set and maintain standard costs; conduct ROI calculations.
• Develop cost and labor forecasts for locations; support budgeting and planning.

Skills

Excel

ERP/MRP

Financial analysis

Communication

Journal entries

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a full-time, direct-hire role in a lean manufacturing environment. The analyst will deliver timely financial and operational analytics, develop reports, and communicate findings to senior management.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, KPI monitoring, budgeting support, and ad-hoc projects to improve processes. A strong focus on accuracy and efficiency is essential.