Senior Financial Analyst, OPEX

StevenDouglas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas has partnered with a global, publicly traded materials science and manufacturing leader to fill a Sr. Financial Analyst role focused on OPEX management across a major business segment.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics and 3+ years of relevant experience, with hands-on skills in Excel, SAP, and Power BI. Join a team delivering executive-ready insights and AI-enabled reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in finance/OPEx analysis or a similar role.
• Strong grasp of financial/management accounting and controls.
• Analytical thinker capable of turning complex data into executive-ready insights.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly OPEX variance analysis and forecasting vs. budget.
• Drive month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting and financial modeling.
• Monitor headcount/labor cost trends and capital spend.
• Partner directly with cross-functional business leaders.
• Lead process improvement and digital finance initiatives, with room to bring AI and automation into everyday reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SAP

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Databricks

SAP

Job description

StevenDouglas has partnered with a global, publicly traded materials science and manufacturing leader in their search for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join their Finance team, supporting global OPEX management for a major business segment.

This segment has evolved from a traditional manufacturer into a comprehensive provider of industry-leading solutions across the broader communications industry - spanning both carrier network infrastructure (video, data, and voice communications) and enterprise network solutions for businesses, governments, and individual use. It's a great time to join a team at the center of that transformation.

We're looking for someone who goes beyond traditional finance to bring a digital-first mindset to OPEX management.

What you'll do:

• Own monthly OPEX variance analysis and forecasting vs. budget
• Drive month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Support annual budgeting and financial modeling
• Monitor headcount/labor cost trends and capital spend
• Partner directly with cross-functional business leaders
• Lead process improvement and digital finance initiatives, with room to bring AI and automation into everyday reporting

What you bring:

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong grasp of financial/management accounting and controls
• Sharp analytical skills - able to turn complex data into executive-ready insights
• Proficiency with Excel/Office, SAP, Power BI, Power Query (Databricks a plus)

Why this company and position:

This role sits within a well-established global organization that's consistently recognized as a top employer, including recognition for inclusion, disability equality, and workplace culture, and offers real visibility to senior leadership, plus a strong total rewards package