Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Program Financial Analyst

Location: Saginaw, MI (hybrid)

Starting Salary: $100,000 – 130,000 + Bonus

Job Summary:

Robert Half is partnering with one of their manufacturing clients on their search for a highly analytical and results-driven Senior Program Financial Analyst to join their organization. This is a highly visible role that will support financial planning, analysis, and program performance management for key manufacturing programs and business initiatives. The Senior Program Financial Analyst will partner closely with program managers, operations leaders, supply chain teams, and senior finance leadership to provide financial insight, drive cost control, support forecasting, and improve overall program profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for assigned manufacturing programs.
• Provide detailed analysis of program costs, margins, labor, materials, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Partner with the c-suite, program management and operations teams to monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including accruals, reporting, and financial reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate program profitability, pricing strategies, and investment decisions.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, and communicate key drivers to leadership.
• Assist with revenue recognition, cost tracking, and contract/program financial compliance where applicable.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support long-range planning and strategic initiatives related to manufacturing operations and program growth.
• Drive process improvements in financial reporting, cost accounting, and program analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, production, and supply chain teams to ensure financial alignment on program objectives.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems, reports, and analysis tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive financial analysis experience, preferably within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of program finance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing programs or product lines.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of standard costing, inventory analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience with capital project analysis and return-on-investment modeling.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to influence business decisions through data-driven insight.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• Accurate and timely forecasting for key manufacturing programs.
• Improved visibility into program financial performance and cost drivers.
• Actionable recommendations that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
• Strong partnership with cross-functional teams and leadership.

For immediate consideration contact Rochelle Carrasco, Recruiting Manager at 517.325.9054