Senior Financial Analyst โ Manufacturing
$80,000โ$100,000 + Potential 5% Bonus
Hybrid Schedule | Wheeling, IL (3 days onsite)
Our client, a leading private label and contract food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst โ Manufacturing to support financial operations across multiple production facilities. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to drive manufacturing performance and financial reporting.
This opportunity is ideal for a strong Financial Analyst looking for a title bump and increased exposure within a collaborative manufacturing environment. The organization offers strong leadership visibility, career growth potential, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant operations and financial decision-making.
Why Join as the Senior Financial Analyst?
โข High-impact role with visibility to leadership
โข Opportunity to make the role your own in a collaborative environment
โข Strong company culture with a team-oriented atmosphere
โข Clear long-term growth and succession opportunities
โข Stable organization with strong benefits
โข Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
โข Exposure to both finance and plant operations leadership
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst
โข Analyze and report manufacturing costs, variances, and operational performance metrics across two production facilities
โข Own and maintain standard cost integrity within the ERP system, including setup, validation, and governance
โข Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate production reporting, labor capture, inventory valuation, and material usage
โข Prepare monthly variance analysis with clear insights, trends, and actionable recommendations
โข Build and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support manufacturing finance and operational decision-making
โข Improve reporting processes through automation, standardized data flows, and enhanced reporting usability
โข Support indirect spend analysis, supplier governance, and cost-saving initiatives in partnership with Procurement and Operations
โข Assist with weekly plant reporting, month-end close activities, and ongoing financial analysis
โข Act as a hands-on finance partner to plant leadership and operational teams
โข Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost transparency and operational performance
Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst
โข 3โ5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or manufacturing finance
โข Manufacturing, food manufacturing, or CPG experience strongly preferred
โข Advanced Excel skills including complex models, Power Query, dashboards, pivot tables, and advanced formulas
โข Strong analytical skills with the ability to work comfortably in large data sets
โข Experience with ERP systems, reporting, and data reconciliation
โข Understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost flows
โข Comfortable being hands-on, asking questions, and directly supporting plant operations
โข Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across finance and operations
โข Bachelorโs degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
โข Willingness to travel occasionally to the Beaver Dam, WI facility (typically once per month)
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