Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst

Position Overview:

The Sr. Financial Analyst is a key member of the Finance team responsible for supporting the Director of Finance & Accounting in managing the company’s growing domestic and global financial operations. This position ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and delivers actionable financial insights to support both domestic and international business strategies. This hybrid role blends traditional accounting and control responsibilities with advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and international finance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, analytical acumen, and the ability to collaborate across global operations in a dynamic, manufacturing-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Analyze and interpret financial results, including variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and performance reporting (including across growing global operations).
• Prepare and present financial results and insights to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning.

Domestic and International Financial Planning and Risk Management

• Support domestic business units with budgeting, financial reporting, and performance analysis, and support management in guiding establishment of potential future international business units / activity.
• Evaluate and monitor currency exposure, exchange rate impacts, and global market trends.
• Ensure compliance with international financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Cost Management and Operational Finance

• Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to support efficiency and profitability goals.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for capital expenditures and operational investments.
• Support the development of cost control measures and continuous improvement initiatives across global operations.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Help maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Support audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all business units.

Strategic Financial Planning

• Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and global expansion initiatives.
• Develop financial models for scenario analysis and investment evaluation.
• Evaluate company performance against strategic goals and industry benchmarks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with international and domestic teams across operations, supply chain, IT, marketing, and finance to provide actionable insights.
• Mentor and support team members, including AP/AR staff, promoting a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 4–6+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis; Exposure to international operations and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with an ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Indirect leadership and team mentorship
• Business acumen
• Strong communication
• Process improvement mindset
• Ability to travel occasionally to domestic sites.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt