Senior FP&A Analyst — Manufacturing Operations Partner

Confidential Companies for Finance and Accounting roles in Orange County, CA; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement within a large, 1.e

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with manufacturing leadership, turning data into insights that drive strategic decisions. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling to support operational excellence and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, 4+ years in finance, and experience in a manufacturing setting, with advanced Excel and Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analyst experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze financial results, identify key trends, and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Partner closely with plant operations, supply chain, and business leaders to improve financial performance and drive strategic initiatives.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, margins, and operational KPIs.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital initiatives.
• Assist with month-end close activities and ensure financial reporting accuracy.
• Analyze capital investments, operational initiatives, and business opportunities through financial modeling.
• Support intercompany accounting and reporting activities.
• Develop and improve financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to enhance business visibility.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives across the finance organization.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with manufacturing leadership, turning data into insights that drive strategic decisions. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling to support operational excellence and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, 4+ years in finance, and experience in a manufacturing setting, with advanced Excel and Power BI skills.