Senior Financial Analyst

Overview: The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business operations and decision-making processes. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments and levels of the organization. The Senior Finance Analyst will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, audit coordination, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements.

NOTE: Candidates for this role are required to be based near Zeeland, MI to support a hybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration. Relocation assistance is not included. 

Essential Job Functions:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Conduct month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Provide financial insights by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, including written commentary for leadership.
  • Lead or assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and support internal and external audit procedures.
  • May support manufacturing operations through cost activities, including analysis of material, labor, and overhead.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• • Support the development and analysis of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and project cost estimates.
  • Track and monitor corporate expenses, identify variances, and work with business units to optimize financial performance.
  • Assist with improvements to financial planning and forecasting models, enhancing efficiency and supporting business initiatives.

Reporting:

• • Build and maintain financial models to generate accurate and timely reports, providing visibility into the financial performance of business units and key projects.
  • Prepare consolidated financial reports and dashboards that reflect divisional and overall business performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Present financial results to leadership teams and stakeholders, communicating key insights and areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate and provide information for internal and external audits, ensuring financial integrity and transparency.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal reporting deadlines and corporate requirements.
  • Manage and improve monthly reporting packages, highlighting important trends, risks, and opportunities for executive review.
  • Provide financial analysis to support pricing, quoting, and margin decisions, including customer, product, and project profitability analysis.

Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Provide financial leadership and guidance to various operational and functional business units to support day to day and strategic decision making. Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and business cases.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and growth within the organization.

Process Improvement:

• • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
  • Lead initiatives to improve financial models, reporting systems, and internal controls.

Potential Areas of Specialization:

In addition to the more general job descriptions above, each Sr. Financial Analyst will have a specific area of specialization, which could include the following:

• Business Case Support
• Operations Finance (Manufacturing Variances, Freight, Purchase Variances)
• Accounting and Audit Support
• Tax Compliance Work
• Commercial Finance (Pricing, Margin Analysis)

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive financial decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment preferred.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Who We Are:

Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people.

With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.

The Value We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Prescription Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Plan
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Bonus program
• Wellness program

Shift