Senior Financial Analyst - Massillon
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Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Job Type: (Accounting/Finance, Admin/Clerical, Business Professional, Creative, Healthcare, Light Industrial, Scientific, Technical) Business Professional
Number of openings requested: 1
Title Type: (Plant, Non-Plant, Professional) Professional
Work Location: (Remote, City & State, or both for Hybrid) Massillon
Requisition Owner Name: Monsurat Leigh
Project Manager Name on Capital Project (NA if this is not a Capital Project): NA
Hiring Manager's Email Address: ***
Cost Center #: C5318744
WBS Element: (If not applicable, list Cost Center) C5318744
WBS Element/Project Funding Total $$ (If not applicable, list N/A) NA
Hours Per Day / Hours Per Week: (Project Based Work) NA
Company Code: U001
Product Category / GL Account: 57***0200
Finance/ZBB Approver/Controllership (who is providing authorization for contingent request): Monsurat Leigh
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Method (email, TEAMS ping, other): Monsurat Leigh
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Date: 9/10/2026
Supplier/Vendor: (if you don t have a specific supplier in mind, list all ) All
Job Description: (please attach) Provided
Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours: Monday - Friday 8.5 hours per day (flexible with hours, but must work between 8:00am-2:00pm)
Pay Rate: ***
Bill Rate: ***
Start Date: 9/21/2026
End Date: 6 months
Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment):
(yes or no) Possible
Interview Process: (individual or panel, one or multiple)? One
Interview Type: (video, call, in-person) On-site (in-person)
3 Must Haves:
1. What are the top 2 3 priorities this individual will be expected to own within their first 90 days?
*Variance analysis on process orders, daily/weekly reporting
2. How critical is prior manufacturing finance experience, and what specific areas are most important?
*Very critical
3. What differentiates a strong candidate from an exceptional candidate for this role?
*Advanced Excel, 3-4 years forecasting experience
Manufacturing at a Glance
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
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
3 years of experience in financial analysis or manufacturing finance within a plant or supply chain environment
Proven ability to manage financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles
Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial modeling tools; experience with 4Site is a plus
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and variance analysis
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Effective communicator who can influence cross-functional leaders and present complex concepts clearly
Demonstrated ability to act with urgency, ownership, and integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.