Strategic Plant Finance Analyst (On-Site)

Movement Search & Delivery; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to work closely with plant leadership in Kentucky. The role involves analyzing financial results, supporting month-end close, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing, with strong cost accounting and advanced Excel skills. The position offers high visibility to plant and division leadership and the opportunity for process improvements in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Accounting or Finance experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and statutory accounting principles.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to analyze financial results and explain variances.
• Support month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation for Division and Corporate.
• Mentor and support junior finance and accounting team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

ERP software (Oracle)

SAS

SQL

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to work closely with plant leadership in Kentucky. The role involves analyzing financial results, supporting month-end close, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing, with strong cost accounting and advanced Excel skills. The position offers high visibility to plant and division leadership and the opportunity for process improvements in a hands-on environment.