Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing
$80,000–$100,000 + Up to 5% Bonus
Hybrid | Wheeling, IL (3 days onsite)
Our client, a leading private label and contract food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing to support financial performance across multiple production facilities. This is a high-visibility role partnering closely with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to drive cost visibility, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
This position is ideal for a strong Financial Analyst ready for increased responsibility, broader exposure, and a step up in title within a collaborative manufacturing environment. The role offers strong leadership access, meaningful ownership, and clear long-term growth potential.
Why Consider This Opportunity for the Senior Financial Analyst?
- High-impact role with strong visibility to plant and finance leadership
- Opportunity to take ownership of reporting, analysis, and process improvements
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with supportive leadership
- Clear career growth and succession opportunities within the organization
- Stable company with strong benefits package
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility (3 days onsite)
- Direct exposure to both finance leadership and plant operations teams
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst
- Analyze manufacturing costs, operational results, and variance drivers across two production facilities
- Own standard cost maintenance and governance within the ERP system, including setup, updates, and validation
- Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure accuracy in production reporting, labor tracking, inventory valuation, and material usage
- Prepare monthly variance analysis with clear explanations, trends, and actionable insights
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support manufacturing and operational decision-making
- Improve reporting efficiency through automation, standardized processes, and enhanced data flows
- Support indirect spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and cost reduction initiatives in partnership with Procurement and Operations
- Assist with weekly reporting, month-end close support, and ongoing financial analysis
- Serve as a hands-on finance partner to plant leadership and operational teams
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost transparency and operational performance
Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst
- 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or manufacturing finance
- Manufacturing, food manufacturing, or CPG experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost flows
- Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, dashboards, and data modeling)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets
- ERP system experience with strong data reconciliation skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, plant-facing role and partnering directly with operations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and operational teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the Beaver Dam, WI facility (approximately once per month)
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