Senior Financial Analyst
CMI (Central Moloney) · North Little Rock, AR · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
About the role
The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Central Moloney and Cam Tran business units within the North American FP&A organization. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, operational analysis, and performance reporting that support key strategic and operational decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles for the Central Moloney and Cam Tran business units
- Develop, maintain, and improve financial models and forecasts to support operational and strategic initiatives
- Integrate cost drivers, production metrics, and operational inputs into financial forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow
- Analyze sales data to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities that will inform demand planning
- Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks and opportunities
- Support monthly financial reporting and performance reviews, including detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year
- Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations for business leaders and executives
- Design and maintain dynamic financial models and scalable reporting frameworks that enable consistent, repeatable performance analysis across business units
- Build and automate reporting processes and analytical tools that improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance decision-making speed
- Provide ad hoc analysis, modeling, and decision support for leadership, including scenario analysis, pricing analyses, and business case development
- Collaborate with North American Cost Accounting and Operations teams to identify and interpret production, labor, and material cost variances
- Develop financial analyses and ROI models to support capital investment decisions
- Monitor and report on the financial performance of approved capital and strategic projects
- Support ERP initiatives, system enhancements, and standard cost implementations across business units
- Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis roles
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and Power Query
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
- Strong understanding of financial statements, cost accounting concepts, and variance analysis
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines
- Hightly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across finance and operations teams