Senior Financial Analyst at PrideStaff Financial in BUDD LAKE, New Jersey

Key Responsibilities: Own physical stock KPIs (DOI, turnover, inventory velocity, dynamic holding costs); analyze stock control gaps and evaluate their direct impact on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and working capital. Drive granular gross margin optimization; evaluate standard costing, landed costs, inbound freight, and transportation expenses against customer selling prices to capture cost-saving opportunities. Partner with IT and plant/warehouse operations to build automated stock monitoring tools within ERP systems. Partner with sales leadership on product pricing strategies, deal margins, customer profitability, and dynamic financial modeling.

Core Requirements: 6-9+ years in FP&A with dedicated experience in manufacturing, consumer goods (CPG), wholesale, or distribution environments. (Banking/Financial Services backgrounds will not fit this role).Proven track record in inventory mechanics, landed transportation costs, and driver-based gross margin improvement. Deep understanding of how supply chain operations, inventory valuation, and stock control directly affect Balance Sheet and P&L performance. High-autonomy self-starter who adapts quickly to operational concepts. Advanced Excel (dynamic modeling) and hands-on experience with manufacturing/distribution ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and BI tools. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.