Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Details:

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing in Massillon, OH

For quick apply, please reach out to Madelaine ''Madie'' Yu

Call: 248-728-6420 / Email: Madelaine.Yu@stefanini.com

Open for W2 candidates only!

Work Location:

• Onsite role: 1301 Oberlin Ave. SW, Massillon, OH 44647

Description:

Under the leadership of the Plant Controller, this role drives the financial planning and reporting processes for one of the operating units at the plant. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial policies, strengthening internal controls, supporting operating budgets, and delivering accurate forecasting and performance reporting. As a key partner in the plant''s financial success, this position requires strong accountability, analytical insight, and a commitment to closing performance gaps to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including product cost standards updates (raw and pack yields, master recipes), bridging cost changes, and preparing all applicable AOP schedules
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting, including actual vs. forecasted results and distribution of reports to unit and plant manufacturing management
• Analyze and interpret variance to target for direct expenses; provide detailed reporting and KPI breakdown to plant leadership
• Identify and lead process improvements in financial planning and reporting systems
• Partner with Continuous Improvement and Production teams to quantify and track savings, ensuring accuracy within 4Site systems
• Drive the month-end close process, including journal entries, SAP requirements, FAC review, and preparation of insightful variance commentary
• Perform financial analyses and scenario studies to support decision-making
• Oversee and audit operational BOM accuracy throughout the year
• Actively contribute to the plant leadership team, offering training and support on financial information and business results
• Maintain strong internal controls aligned with corporate and compliance standards, ensuring effective inventory management
• Provide leadership for financial integrity, transactional accuracy, and SAP responsibilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis