Sr Financial Analyst

Position Overview: We are working with an established manufacturing organization seeking a finance professional to support its accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis functions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, providing financial insights that help improve profitability, manage costs, and support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in manufacturing finance, and the ability to work across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities: Assist with month-end and quarter-end financial closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Participate in annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and ongoing planning activities. Review financial results, investigate variances, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance. Work directly with operations and department leaders to provide financial analysis and recommendations. Support manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and related financial controls. Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators to help management monitor business performance. Review purchasing requests and expenditures to ensure alignment with financial procedures and budgets. Assist with internal and external audits, financial controls, and accounting compliance activities. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve processes, and reduce operating costs. Support special projects, business initiatives, and financial analysis requests as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Previous experience in financial analysis, accounting, plant controlling, or a similar finance position. Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred. Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting. Experience with inventory accounting and standard costing is highly desirable. Familiarity with IFRS accounting standards is a plus. Experience using ERP systems; SAP experience preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working independently while collaborating with operations, finance, and senior leadership. Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing business needs. Willingness to travel occasionally, including potential international travel. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role provides exposure to both financial management and day-to-day manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence business decisions, improve financial processes, and contribute to the continued development of an established manufacturing organization. Additional company and position details will be shared with qualified candidates.