Financial Analyst, Sr.

About the Company

CFS is partnering with a stable and growing organization to recruit an experienced Senior Financial Analyst. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership, influence strategic business decisions, and contribute to long-term financial planning within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst will partner directly with the Controller and executive leadership team to provide financial insights that support strategic planning, operational performance, and organizational growth. This role is responsible for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and business performance analysis. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of transforming complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Location: LaPorte, Indiana (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Partner with the Controller and executive leadership to support strategic business initiatives.
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
  • Develop financial models to evaluate business performance and strategic opportunities.
  • Provide financial insights that support operational and executive decision-making.
  • Assist leadership with scenario planning and financial forecasting.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive leadership.
  • Develop executive dashboards and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting.
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting.
  • Present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Business Performance Analysis
  • Analyze profitability, operating margins, revenue, expenses, and business trends.
  • Perform variance analysis to identify operational and financial performance gaps.
  • Evaluate financial and operational metrics to support continuous improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability and organizational efficiency.
  • Support data-driven business decisions through detailed financial analysis.
• Financial Modeling & Forecasting
  • Build and maintain advanced financial models for strategic planning.
  • Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling.
  • Support capital planning and resource allocation initiatives.
  • Develop forecasting models that improve business planning accuracy.
  • Analyze investment opportunities and financial risks.
• Executive Partnership
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional departments.
  • Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.
  • Support business planning initiatives and special financial projects.
  • Provide financial guidance that supports organizational growth.
  • Assist leadership in evaluating new business opportunities.
• Process Improvement
  • Develop and enhance financial reporting tools and analytical processes.
  • Improve reporting accuracy, automation, and operational efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline finance workflows.
  • Support implementation of reporting enhancements and best practices.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the finance organization.
• Operational Support
  • Support month-end financial close and reporting activities.
  • Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and executive requests.
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational financial reporting standards.
  • Perform additional financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial analysis, corporate finance, or accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, PivotTables, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting software.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively 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 financial planning.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and business performance analysis.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Experience improving financial reporting processes and business analytics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who:

• Enjoy partnering with executive leadership to influence strategic business decisions.
• Have strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Thrive in highly visible roles that combine technical financial analysis with strategic thinking.
• Possess advanced financial modeling and reporting skills.
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Want to make a measurable impact on business performance while growing their finance career.