Senior Financial Analyst – Site Operations

The Senior Financial Analyst - Site Operations will partner with site leadership to drive financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making. Through forecasting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, this role will identify opportunities to enhance profitability, optimize costs, and contribute to the overall success of the site.

General Responsibilities

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking

• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support

• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews

• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify and analyze trends, and make recommendations for improvements

• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analysis

• Identify and report changes in methods and materials

• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of reports and tools

• Analyze the market and identify opportunities for growth and potential risks

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partner with site leadership to drive financial performance and operational decisions.
• Lead monthly close, reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, spending, and inventory performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop KPIs and provide insights to improve business results.
• Evaluate capital investments and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Track productivity savings and drive reporting process improvements through automation and standardization.

Additional Qualifications:

• 5+ years of finance, FP&A, accounting, or manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain teams.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar).
• Strong analytical, business partnering, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights.
• Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence experience preferred.

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