Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Massillon, OH 44647 — Onsite

Duration: 06+ Month Contract with possible FTE conversion

Pay Rate: $32/hr. on W2

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8.5 hours/day, between 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

Interview: One onsite interview

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will support financial planning and reporting for a manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role will be responsible for financial analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, internal controls, and supporting plant leadership with financial insights and recommendations.

Manufacturing at a Glance

• Under the leadership of the Plant Controller, this role drives the financial planning and reporting processes for one of the operating units at the plant. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial policies, strengthening internal controls, supporting operating budgets, and delivering accurate forecasting and performance reporting. As a key partner in the plant’s financial success, this position requires strong accountability, analytical insight, and a commitment to closing performance gaps to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including product cost standards, raw and packaging yields, master recipes, cost changes, and applicable AOP schedules.
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting, including actual vs. forecast results.
• Analyze and interpret variances to target for direct expenses and provide KPI reporting to plant leadership.
• Identify and lead process improvements in financial planning and reporting systems.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement and Production teams to quantify and track savings.
• Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, SAP requirements, FAC review, and variance commentary.
• Perform financial analysis and scenario studies to support business decisions.
• Oversee and audit operational BOM accuracy.
• Provide financial guidance, training, and support to plant leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support effective inventory management.
• Provide financial and SAP support on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of financial analysis or manufacturing finance experience within a plant or supply-chain environment.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Excel; financial modeling experience preferred.
• Experience with 4Site is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

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