Financial Analyst

About the Company

CFS is partnering with a financially strong and growing organization to recruit a Financial Analyst who will play a key role in supporting executive leadership with strategic financial planning and business decision-making. This opportunity offers exposure to senior leadership, challenging analytical work, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the Controller and executive leadership team to deliver financial insights that drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence. This role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and business analysis. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of translating financial data into meaningful business recommendations.

Location: Elkhart, Indiana (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Partner with the Controller and executive leadership to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.
  • Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and future growth opportunities.
  • Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario planning.
  • Provide recommendations that improve financial performance and operational effectiveness.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive leadership.
  • Develop dashboards and key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
  • Analyze financial statements and operational metrics.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
  • Present financial performance summaries to senior leadership.
• Business Analysis
  • Analyze profitability, revenue, margins, operating expenses, and business trends.
  • Conduct variance analysis comparing actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
  • Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions when needed.
  • Evaluate financial risks and business opportunities.
• Forecasting & Modeling
  • Create advanced financial models to support business planning and investment decisions.
  • Prepare cash flow projections and forecasting models.
  • Support capital planning and resource allocation decisions.
  • Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling.
  • Assist leadership in evaluating strategic business opportunities.
• Executive Partnership
  • Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to gather financial and operational information.
  • Provide analytical support for special projects and business initiatives.
  • Assist senior management with data-driven decision-making.
  • Communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Operational Support
  • Assist with month-end financial reporting activities.
  • Support ongoing financial analysis requests from leadership.
  • Maintain financial reporting accuracy and data integrity.
  • Improve financial reporting processes and analytical methodologies.
  • Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Five or more years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, financial analysis, or accounting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, PivotTables, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to present financial information and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Preferred
  • Manufacturing industry experience.
  • Experience supporting executive leadership and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial performance analysis.
  • Experience developing executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
  • Continuous improvement and business process optimization experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to long-term strategic business planning.

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoy transforming financial data into strategic business insights.
• Thrive in a highly visible role with regular interaction with executive leadership.
• Have strong financial modeling and analytical expertise.
• Excel at communicating complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Want to influence business strategy while growing within a financially strong organization.