Manufacturing Senior Financial Analyst

Our Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the plant management staff, collaborating and providing financial analysis to support plant and business objectives.

This role will also be a key contributor in providing division manufacturing support.

Manufacturing Senior Financial Analyst III

Location : 2 Oak Park Drive, Bedford, MA USA 01730

6+Months Contract Possibility of Extension or converting to full time

As a Sr. Manufacturing Financial Analyst, you will :

• Direct and develop the plant finance staff, coach talent to support talent management initiatives.
• Close the financial books monthly, analyze actual results, support and review period financial reports and ledgers, and publish plant period report.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, including fixed asset management, inventory valuation, product costing, period reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and overall asset and liability control.
• Prepare annual budget and business forecasts, and analyze and seek approval for capital investments with return metrices (ROI, IRR & Payback).
• Proactively identify cost problems, use appropriate analysis drive to root cause, drive problem resolution, and development of effective solutions.
• Maintain internal control systems and ensure compliance to local regulations, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, US GAAP, and Corporate Accounting Policies, and participate as a leader in setting and managing the direction of the plant as well as support tax and insurance filings.
• Drive process improvements within the finance function : document existing processes (SOP’s) and seek improvement opportunities to reduce complexity.
• Consolidate Monthly forecasts and results- provide insight and analytics.
• Provide support with division cash based costing, ad hoc project support, and AR review as necessary.
• Complete weekly and monthly consolidated reporting requirements.
• Provide Journal and reconciliation support for the division.
• Assist in researching transactional and system issues across the division to find systematic solutions.

Key capabilities for this role include :

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, cost modeling, inventory control and management, capital investment management, and manufacturing variance analysis and reporting.
• Self-directing and able to act with objectivity.
• Able to manage through ambiguity and perform in fast past environment, proven ability to embrace and drive change, and ability to test decisions and provide alternative recommendations.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent technical degree required.
• MBA / CPA Preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or relevant experience, controller experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint, general ledger systems, forecasting tools.
• PeopleSoft, SAP, Khalix, and Performance Excellence knowledge (Six Sigma, lean processes) preferred.

Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in driving financial excellence and operational success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume