Sr. Financial Analyst

Vaco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with operations leadership and drive budgeting, forecasting, and profitability initiatives. The role focuses on performance analysis across plants and functions, with accountability for KPI reporting and cost-saving opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in FP&A, strong Excel expertise, and experience with Power BI. The position offers exposure to capital investments and executive-level financial communications in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Financial Analysis/FP&A experience.
• Manufacturing/operations/cost accounting exposure preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant, logistics, procurement, and operations leaders to analyze performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Develop KPI dashboards and executive-level financial reporting.
• Support profitability analysis, capital investments, and ROI modeling.
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close and financial controls.
• Drive process improvements through automation, Power BI, and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Power BI

Variance Analysis

Executive Reporting

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing company to hire a Senior Financial Analyst who will serve as a strategic business partner to operations leadership. This role will drive budgeting, forecasting, operational analysis, and reporting while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with plant, logistics, procurement, and operations leaders to analyze performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Develop KPI dashboards and executive-level financial reporting.
• Support profitability analysis, capital investments, and ROI modeling.
• Partner with Accounting on month-end close and financial controls.
• Drive process improvements through automation, Power BI, and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of Financial Analysis/FP&A experience.
• Manufacturing, operations, or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence business leaders.

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