at Robert Half in Franklin Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst in the manufacturing industry, based in Franklin Park, Illinois. The key function of this role will be to assist in all areas of financial and manufacturing analytics, with a focus on inventory, cost, productivity, and price. This role will be integral in forecasting, reporting, and reconciling all areas of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and deliver various reports and analysis, including sales, production, and pricing.
- Manage inventory including material variance reconciliations, and oversee monthly counts.
- Track and report on productivity.
- Conduct capacity analysis and capital expenditure studies.
- Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to develop and maintain KPI’s.
- Assist in the month-end close process.
- Prepare monthly board presentations.
- Manage budget and forecasting, including quarterly forecasts and annual operating budget.
- Support operational management and other key departments within the organization.
- Conduct financial modeling.
- Assist in identifying process improvements, demand planning, and contract negotiations.
- Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects. Requirements – Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in a Financial Analyst role, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in Financial Analysis is essential.
- Experience in job costing within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
- Proficiency in using financial software and databases is expected.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills are needed.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Should be able to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, including creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas.
- Familiarity with financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis.
- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar is considered a plus.
- Must have strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
- Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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