Sr. Financial Analyst

Gemline; Lawrence (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemline, a Lawrence, MA-based supplier of promotional products, seeks a Sr Manufacturing Financial Analyst to provide financial and analytical support to Operations and Supply Chain, focused on margin optimization, month-end close, and performance reporting.

This role partners with Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain leadership to deliver timely insights on trends, risks, and opportunities, helping optimize inventory and cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar.
• 4–7 years of experience in corporate finance (accounting or FP&A) or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and financial modelling.
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI strongly preferred.
• Ability to work within ERP systems; familiarity with inventory and cost modules a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Cost Management
• Own and execute monthly labor reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to Operations management
• Prepare expense and volume-adjusted variance analysis versus plan and prior year, with clear narrative commentary that isolates volume impact from true cost variances
• Analyze domestic trucking expense versus plan and prior year, identify key drivers, and partner with Supply Chain on freight-efficiency opportunities
• Track landed material costs — freight, duty, and other import-related charges — to ensure accurate product costing
• Prepare inventory reporting and KPIs, and partner with operations and planning to align inventory with demand and optimize working capital
• Reporting, Analysis & Business Partnership
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and KPIs for Operations and Supply Chain management
• Analyze results versus plan and prior year to surface trends, risks, and margin and profitability opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights for non-finance audiences
• Build and enhance recurring dashboards and automate manual reporting using Power BI and AI
• Complete ad-hoc analyses and special projects as needed across Finance and Operations. The above responsibilities may change, and other tasks, deliverables and/or responsibilities may be added to the above as per business need as determined by Finance management.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function as well as eliminate non-value-added work

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Founded in 1958, Gemline is a multi-award-winning consumer products supplier servicing the $27B promotional products industry and is recognized as one of the largest and most respected companies in its industry. Ranked as the 12th largest supplier in revenues industrywide by the Advertising Specialty Institute, Gemline offers a diverse product portfolio that includes bags, backpacks, headwear, umbrellas, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, lifestyle gifts, and more. In addition to its 12 in-house developed brands, Gemline partners with 34 renowned global consumer brands, including Ahead™, American Tourister®, Anker®, Cool Gear®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Hartmann®, High Sierra®, Igloo®, iLive®, MiiR®, Moleskine®, New Balance®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie®, Timbuk2®, Yankee Candle® and more.

Gemline is widely recognized for its high-quality products, innovative design, retail brand portfolio, responsible business practices and exceptional customer service. The company has deep expertise in design, product engineering & development, CI/Lean, factory oversight, compliance and global sourcing diversification, and is an industry leader in sustainably made products. Its business model makes the process seamless and efficient for distributor partners, creating a strong B2B2B experience.

At Gemline, community is at the core of the company’s purpose, "We Promote Community," which shapes the company’s culture, influences product design, and drives its commitment to creating a positive global impact. Guided by its betterway TM corporate social responsibility efforts, Gemline focuses on bettering people and the environment. In 2024, the company became both a globally certified B Corporation and registered Massachusetts B Corporation, reinforcing its dedication to balancing purpose and profit.

Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies to Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2026 by PPAI, a leading industry association. "Pride in People, Pride in Product" is more than a motto at Gemline, it is a way of life. The company’s associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by strong foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline's success reflects its associates' success, and its culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people.

Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Gemline operates an integrated light manufacturing facility and distribution center, along with a secondary overflow warehouse, also in Lawrence. Additionally, the company operates a global technical center in Southern China that manages supply chain functions across Asia, including product development, sourcing, quality assurance, compliance, and logistics. It also has two sourcing offices in Vietnam and India. With approximately $140 million in annual revenue and 500 employees worldwide, Gemline is poised for continued growth.

THE ROLE

This hybrid position (4 days in office) is responsible for providing financial and analytical support to the Operations and Supply Chain functions. The Sr Manufacturing Financial Analyst will play an integral role in margin optimization, the month-end close process, and performance reporting. Working in close partnership with Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain leadership, this highly visible role will deliver timely analysis that identifies trends, risks, and opportunities, while supporting sound inventory and cost management strategy.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close & Cost Management

• Own and execute monthly labor reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to Operations management
• Prepare expense and volume-adjusted variance analysis versus plan and prior year, with clear narrative commentary that isolates volume impact from true cost variances
• Analyze domestic trucking expense versus plan and prior year, identify key drivers, and partner with Supply Chain on freight-efficiency opportunities
• Track landed material costs — freight, duty, and other import-related charges — to ensure accurate product costing
• Prepare inventory reporting and KPIs, and partner with operations and planning to align inventory with demand and optimize working capital

Reporting, Analysis & Business Partnership

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and KPIs for Operations and Supply Chain management
• Analyze results versus plan and prior year to surface trends, risks, and margin and profitability opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights for non-finance audiences
• Build and enhance recurring dashboards and automate manual reporting using Power BI and AI
• Complete ad-hoc analyses and special projects as needed across Finance and Operations. The above responsibilities may change, and other tasks, deliverables and/or responsibilities may be added to the above as per business need as determined by Finance management.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function as well as eliminate non-value-added work

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar
• 4-7 years’ experience in corporate finance (accounting or FP&A) or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear narratives for non-finance audiences
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and financial modelling
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI strongly preferred
• Ability to work within ERP systems; familiarity with inventory and cost modules a plus
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with strong initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Highly adaptable to shifting priorities; comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving processes
• Ability to commute to Lawrence, MA facility 4-5 days per week

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our Company takes the security and privacy of job applicants very seriously. We will never ask for payment, bank details, or personal financial information as part of the application process. All our legitimate job postings can be found on our official website under the careers section ( https://www.gemline.com/s/careers).