Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing

$80,000–$100,000 + Up to 5% Bonus
Hybrid | Arlington Heights, IL (3 days onsite)

Our client, a leading private label and contract food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing to support financial performance across multiple production facilities. This is a high-visibility role partnering closely with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to drive cost visibility, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

This position is ideal for a strong Financial Analyst ready for increased responsibility, broader exposure, and a step up in title within a collaborative manufacturing environment. The role offers strong leadership access, meaningful ownership, and clear long-term growth potential.

Why Consider This Opportunity for the Senior Financial Analyst?

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• High-impact role with strong visibility to plant and finance leadership
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• Opportunity to take ownership of reporting, analysis, and process improvements
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• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with supportive leadership
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• Clear career growth and succession opportunities within the organization
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• Stable company with strong benefits package
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• Hybrid schedule with flexibility (3 days onsite)
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• Direct exposure to both finance leadership and plant operations teams
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Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst

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• Analyze manufacturing costs, operational results, and variance drivers across two production facilities
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• Own standard cost maintenance and governance within the ERP system, including setup, updates, and validation
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• Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure accuracy in production reporting, labor tracking, inventory valuation, and material usage
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• Prepare monthly variance analysis with clear explanations, trends, and actionable insights
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• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support manufacturing and operational decision-making
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• Improve reporting efficiency through automation, standardized processes, and enhanced data flows
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• Support indirect spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and cost reduction initiatives in partnership with Procurement and Operations
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• Assist with weekly reporting, month-end close support, and ongoing financial analysis
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• Serve as a hands-on finance partner to plant leadership and operational teams
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost transparency and operational performance
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Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst

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• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or manufacturing finance
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• Manufacturing, food manufacturing, or CPG experience strongly preferred
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• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost flows
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• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, dashboards, and data modeling)
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets
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• ERP system experience with strong data reconciliation skills
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• Comfortable working in a hands-on, plant-facing role and partnering directly with operations
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and operational teams
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• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
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• Willingness to travel occasionally to the Beaver Dam, WI facility (approximately once per month)
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