Financial Analyst - Senior

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team at our team at Jamestown Engine Plant. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the plant’s financial performance through accurate analysis, reporting, and cross-functional partnership with operational leadership. You will be responsible for leading and developing a small team, including managing at least three hourly employees, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring five or more years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating strong technical expertise and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights. Additionally, candidates should be working toward or willing to obtain a CMA or CPA licensure, reflecting a commitment to continued professional growth and excellence in financial leadership.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Deliver Advanced Financial Analysis: Prepare complex financial analyses and detailed reports that support informed decision-making for department leadership.
• Provide Actionable Management Insights: Develop ad hoc analyses, management reports, and special studies that translate financial data into clear, practical insights.
• Partner on Budget Development: Collaborate closely with assigned organizational units to build annual budgets aligned with strategic and operational goals.
• Support Forecasting and Planning: Create expense, staffing, and operational forecasts that help leaders proactively manage resources and performance.
• Drive Financial and Statistical Reporting: Prepare and consolidate financial and statistical reports, including performance metrics, trend analysis, and key indicators.
• Explain Variances and Cost Drivers: Analyze financial results to identify variances, provide clear explanations, and highlight underlying cost drivers.
• Ensure Data Accuracy and Consistency: Maintain the integrity of financial data through thorough review, reconciliation, and standardized reporting practices.
• Develop Talent and Capability: Coach and guide less-experienced Financial Analysts, supporting their technical growth and understanding of financial best practices.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Business Partnering & Collaboration: Build strong, trusted partnerships with stakeholders by demonstrating deep business acumen, aligning financial insights to organizational goals, and influencing decision-making to drive positive, well-aligned outcomes.
• Financial Analysis & Insight: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities; translate results into clear, actionable insights that support business improvement and performance management.
• Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting: Develop forward-looking forecasts and high-quality financial reports by validating assumptions, analyzing trends, and clearly communicating results in alignment with regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Manages Complexity & Optimizes Processes: Effectively navigate complex, high-volume, and sometimes ambiguous information while continuously improving financial and reporting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Effective Communication & Self-Awareness: Communicate financial concepts clearly across diverse audiences while leveraging feedback and reflection to strengthen personal effectiveness, credibility, and professional growth.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience:

• Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required. 

• Manage at least 3 hourly employees 
• Preferred 5 years or more of progressive accounting experience. 
• Looking for some working toward or willing to get a CMA or CPA licensure.