Sr Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant

Leoforce; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP employee owned benefits

Team Environment

Flexibility

401K Match

Bonus Potential

Health Insurance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with production leadership to translate data into actionable insights that inform strategic growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A or manufacturing finance, strong Excel skills, expertise with Sage ERP, and a CPA/CMA or equivalent is a plus. This is a permanent, full-time role offering $80,000–$100,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years FP&A or manufacturing finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting: inventory valuation, standard costing, COGS, variance analysis.
• Able to reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Experience with cash flow forecasts and working capital metrics.
• Hands-on proficiency with Sage or ERP/accounting platform.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical judgment, detail orientation, and communication.
• CPA, CMA or comparable qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process, coordinating inputs across departments and aligning financial plans with operational priorities.
• Develop rolling forecasts and financial models to evaluate performance, investments, and growth.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movements, production variances, and margins for opportunities.
• Reconcile financial reports, investigate discrepancies, and support month-end/year-end reporting.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor working capital trends, and strengthen liquidity.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and leadership to explain results and support decisions.
• Use Sage or an equivalent ERP/accounting system to extract, validate, and analyze data.
• Build management reports and dashboards communicating KPIs, variances, and recommendations.
• Improve budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting processes with strong controls.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

CPA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Details

Drive financial performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment! We’re seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst for a permanent opportunity supporting strategic planning, operational efficiency, and profitable growth. You’ll turn complex financial data into clear insights, partner with manufacturing leaders, and help shape decisions that make a measurable business impact.

This opportunity is ideal for an analytical, hands‑on finance professional who enjoys owning planning processes, improving reporting, and connecting financial results to what happens on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process, coordinating inputs across departments and aligning financial plans with operational priorities.
• Develop rolling forecasts and financial models to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and growth initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movements, production variances, and margins to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Reconcile financial reports and relevant accounts, investigate discrepancies, and support accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor working capital trends, and recommend actions to strengthen liquidity.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and leadership teams to explain results, challenge assumptions, and support informed decisions.
• Use Sage or an equivalent ERP/accounting system to extract, validate, and analyze financial data.
• Build clear management reports and dashboards that communicate key performance indicators, budget variances, and actionable recommendations.
• Improve budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting processes while maintaining strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or manufacturing finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting, including inventory valuation, standard costing, cost of goods sold, and production variance analysis.
• Proven ability to reconcile accounts and financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reporting accuracy.
• Experience preparing and analyzing cash flow forecasts and working capital metrics.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Sage or an equivalent ERP/accounting platform.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience developing financial models and management reports.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations.
• Confident communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across finance and manufacturing operations.
• CPA, CMA, or a comparable professional qualification is a plus.

A bit about us

We are a Large Manufacturing Company that has continued to Expand.

Why join us?

• ESOP employee owned benefits
• Team Environment
• Flexibility
• 401K Match
• Bonus Potential
• Health Insurance

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