Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Duration: 12 Months contract

Location: 1301 Oberlin Ave. SW, Massillon, OH

Manufacturing at a Glance

Under the leadership of the Plant Controller, this role drives the financial planning and reporting processes for one of the operating units at the plant.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial policies, strengthening internal controls, supporting operating budgets, and delivering accurate forecasting and performance reporting.

As a key partner in the plant's financial success, this position requires strong accountability, analytical insight, and a commitment to closing performance gaps to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including product cost standards updates (raw and pack yields, master recipes), bridging cost changes, and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting, including actual vs. forecasted results and distribution of 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 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

3 Must Haves:

1. What are the top 2–3 priorities this individual will be expected to own within their first 90 days?

*Variance analysis on process orders, daily/weekly reporting

2. How critical is prior manufacturing finance experience, and what specific areas are most important?

*Very critical

3. What differentiates a strong candidate from an exceptional candidate for this role?

*Advanced Excel, 3-4 years forecasting experience