Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Salary: $105,000 to $115,000

Schedule: Fully Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Important: This position requires a true Finance/FP&A background with experience analyzing financial performance, budgets, forecasts, costs, and profitability. This is not a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or IT Analyst position.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst with a strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles and experience analyzing financial performance, identifying trends, and providing recommendations to improve profitability and business results.

Responsibilities for Financial Analyst:

• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform financial analysis of revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), margins, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Develop financial models to evaluate business performance and support decision making.
• Perform budget versus actual analysis and explain key variances.
• Analyze profitability, cost center spending, and return on investment (ROI).
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Operations to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Support financial reporting, audits, and process improvements.
• Assist with ERP upgrades and financial system improvements.

Qualifications for Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance required.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial analysis and FP&A.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze complex financial information.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• SAP FI/CO experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.