Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide timely financial and operational analysis in a dynamic, lean manufacturing environment. This role supports the Drinking Water Business Unit based in Freeport, IL, with occasional travel to Downers Grove, IL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze results, identify trends, develop reports, and communicate findings to senior management and business partners.
• Monitor financial and business KPI's throughout the month and produce consolidated reports.
• Review P&L activity and variances for completeness and accuracy.
• Aid management and business partners in analyzing trends and variances to ensure accurate forecast expectations are being set for the businesses.
• Perform analysis on the advisability of expenditures via ROI calculations.
• Develop account level and labor efficiency forecasts for business unit locations.
• Provide data analysis to assist management and work with various business partners for annual budget and strategic planning processes.
• Manage critical elements of financial internal control environment, support annual and internal audit requests.
• Support execution of annual physical inventory process.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, with manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including intermediate to expert Excel skills; experience working with large data sets; able to manipulate and organize effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business systems, with Oracle experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment (can handle time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency).

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $83,000 - $113,000, with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance; matching 401(k) contribution; health savings account; up to 3 weeks starting vacation (may increase with tenure); 12 paid holidays; annual bonus eligibility; educational reimbursement; matching gift program; and employee stock purchase plan.