Sr. Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Associated Materials Innovations; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a hybrid role at our corporate HQ in Ohio. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for manufacturing plants and operations, driving efficiency and strong financial performance.

A successful candidate will build KPI-driven insights, partner with Operations to implement improvements, and deliver analytics that align Sales and Operations for scalable growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Power BI experience is a plus; SQL basics preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable insight into Variable COGS and manufacturing operations to strengthen decision-making across the enterprise.
• Interpret operational results to pinpoint performance gaps and collaborate with Operations to implement improvements.
• Create reporting and analytical tools to better align Sales and Operations and support scalable growth.
• Use business process knowledge and data querying capabilities to source, validate, and analyze data; present findings and recommendations to management, Sales, Ops, and cross functional partners.
• Analyze incoming information requests, assess existing data sources, and determine the most efficient and effective way to deliver answers.
• Prepare both regular and ad hoc research and analyses in alignment with the business unit's strategic objectives.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

PLEASE NOTE - we do not support employment based visa sponsorship (including OPT & F1), therefore, you must be a US Citizen or a valid/current US Green Card Holder.

This is a hybrid based role at our corporate HQ in Cuyahoga Falls OH, 45 mins south of Cleveland.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide support to the organization through reporting and analysis with a focus on Operations. A successful candidate will provide support to the division through:

• Leading the development and delivery of timely, precise forecasts, budgets, reports, and analysis for assigned manufacturing plants and operations.
• Driving measurable improvements in both operational efficiency and financial performance using industry best practices and development of KPIs and standardized reporting.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide actionable insight into Variable COGS and manufacturing operations to strengthen decision-making across the enterprise.
• Interpret operational results to pinpoint performance gaps and collaborate with Operations to implement improvements.
• Create reporting and analytical tools to better align Sales and Operations and support scalable growth.
• Use business process knowledge and data querying capabilities to source, validate, and analyze data; present findings and recommendations to management, Sales, Ops, and cross functional partners.
• Analyze incoming information requests, assess existing data sources, and determine the most efficient and effective way to deliver answers.
• Prepare both regular and ad hoc research and analyses in alignment with the business unit's strategic objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned, adapting to evolving business needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• High proficiency Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI a plus.
• Experience with management systems and ERP.
• 5-8 years of successful, progressive career development in a corporate environment. Industry experience a plus.
• Communication skills to express ideas and concepts verbally, visually and in writing
• Planning and organization to set targets / milestones and follow through on multiple commitments
• Strong business acumen, with clear understanding of how decisions influence volume, growth, and profitability.
• Familiarity with ETL processes (Extract, Transfer, Load) to pull data from storage and synthesize it into usable insights; SQL knowledge is not mandatory but understanding of joins, grouping, merging, etc., is expected
• A demonstrated track record of driving and embracing change in a dynamic environment.

Company Description

With new ownership and supportive leadership at the helm since early 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they're valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials, you will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what's possible.

When you join Associated Materials, you are part of a leading exterior building products distribution business serving residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We strive to provide high-quality windows, siding, metals, and other essential building products to contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects.

Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.