Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - MANUFACTURING

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst (Manufacturing) is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting manufacturing costs and variances across two production facilities in Wheeling, IL and Beaver Dam, WI. This role ensures accurate and timely financial data for production orders, inventory, standard costs, and indirect spending. The analyst is accountable for managing indirect spend operations, ensuring effective systems maintenance, supplier agreement governance, and continuous improvement of supporting processes. The position works closely with Plant Controllers, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support daily operations, month-end close activities, and annual processes.

Essential Functions

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Management

• Analyze and report manufacturing costs, variances, and performance metrics across two production facilities.
• Own standard cost integrity within the ERP, including setup, validation, and ongoing governance.
• Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate production execution, labor capture, material usage, and inventory valuation.
• Deliver concise monthly variance analyses with clear drivers, implications, and recommended actions.

ERP, Reporting & Data Architecture

• Serve as a primary ERP and reporting expert within Manufacturing Finance.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel‑based models and reporting tools supporting cost management, plant performance, and inventory analysis.
• Continuously improve reporting through automation, standardized data flows, and enhanced usability for operations and finance.

Indirect Spend & Controls

• Own indirect spend operations and associated financial controls, including marketplace systems and supplier governance.
• Analyze spend trends, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and partner with Procurement and Operations to drive results.

Plant & Operational Partnership

• Support weekly plant performance reporting and validation of production, costing, and purchasing activity.
• Act as a trusted finance partner on the plant floor, balancing financial rigor with operational practicality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost transparency and decision support.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Expert‑level Excel skills, including complex models, dashboards, Power Query, pivot tables, and advanced lookups.
• Strong ERP proficiency, including data extraction, reconciliation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to design scalable, multi‑plant reporting solutions for manufacturing cost and performance management.
• Strong foundation in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost flows.
• Ability to analyze complex operational data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate effectively at a senior level.

Other Requirements

• Adaptable and flexible, capable of shifting focus quickly based on operational needs.
• Willingness to travel to the Beaver Dam, WI facility at least once per month.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in financial analysis and reporting

Note

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

We offer a fantastic opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza.  Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI.