Senior Financial Analyst

Summary:

• Location: Massillon
• Work Mode: On-site
• Duration: 6 months
• Monday - Friday, 8.5 hours per day (between 8:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including product cost standards updates and preparing all applicable AOP schedules.
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting, comparing actual vs. forecasted results, and distribute reports to unit and plant manufacturing management.
• Analyze and interpret variance to target for direct expenses; provide detailed reporting and KPI breakdown 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, ensuring accuracy within 4Site systems.
• Drive the month-end close process, including journal entries, SAP requirements, FAC review, and preparation of insightful variance commentary.
• Perform financial analyses and scenario studies to support decision-making.
• Oversee and audit operational BOM accuracy throughout the year.
• Actively contribute to the plant leadership team, offering training and support on financial information and business results.
• Maintain strong internal controls aligned with corporate and compliance standards, ensuring effective inventory management.
• Provide leadership for financial integrity, transactional accuracy, and SAP responsibilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis or manufacturing finance within a plant or supply chain environment.
• Proven ability to manage financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial modeling tools; experience with 4Site is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Effective communicator who can influence cross-functional leaders and present complex concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to act with urgency, ownership, and integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.