Senior FP&A Analyst, Manufacturing Operations

Canadian Solar Inc.

Mesquite (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and senior management. You will own financial planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational insights to guide strategic decisions.

The role requires strong modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in manufacturing finance. Responsibilities include leading monthly forecasts, building complex models, and presenting performance reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years in FP&A or Finance, preferably manufacturing.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management preferred.
ERP experience; SAP preferred.
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI/Tableau a plus.
Understanding GAAP; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning for manufacturing operations.
Develop and maintain complex financial models for revenue, manufacturing cost, OPEX, working capital, and cash flow.
Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
Analyze manufacturing KPIs such as production volume, yield, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
Partner with plant leadership to monitor performance and drive profitability improvements.
Support standard cost development, inventory valuation, and cost variance investigations.
Evaluate product profitability and capacity utilization; drive efficiency initiatives.
Develop executive dashboards and management reporting using ERP and analytics platforms.
Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data automation.
Enhance reporting tools and BI capabilities and support audits.