Senior Financial Analyst

AP Professionals has partnered with a leading manufacturing company in search of a Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst supports company-wide financial planning and analysis by delivering detailed insights, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and contributing to forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across multiple business units. This is a fully remote position with the potential for occasional onsite meetings. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through strategic financial analysis, while enjoying a collaborative culture that values work-life balance.

• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial and operational reports by identifying key trends and delivering actionable insights to enhance business performance.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate profitability, cost structures, and revenue trends, offering recommendations for improving operational efficiency and reducing expenses.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as cost to serve and margin performance, across various business units.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by collaborating with business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Maintain and improve forecasting models and tools to enhance the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of financial projections.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial reporting tools and dashboards to deliver timely, relevant, and user-friendly reports for internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support senior management in data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with teams across operations, sales, and business units to ensure financial plans support overall business objectives and contribute to revenue growth and margin improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to promote financial accountability and support strategic alignment across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus.

• At least 3 years of experience with financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and financial modeling.
• Power BI experience strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Skilled in analyzing large data sets and translating findings into actionable business insights.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving, critical thinking, and a solution-focused mindset.
• Upholds ethical standards with a commitment to integrity and accountability.