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Senior Financial Analyst

Robert Half · East Lansing, MI

Spotted 19h ago

Job details

Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 27, 2026
Job description

About this role

Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional business partners, evaluate financial and operational performance, and help identify opportunities to improve profitability and drive business results.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to communicate insights and influence decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, partnering with department leaders to develop accurate projections and support business objectives.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Analyze monthly financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide meaningful explanations of performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.

Operational Finance

Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and other functional leaders to evaluate financial performance, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Financial Modeling

Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and what-if assessments to evaluate business opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and guide management decisions.

Cost & Profitability Analysis

Analyze manufacturing costs, product margins, overhead, and other key cost drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Business Partnering

Translate complex financial information into actionable insights, helping non-financial stakeholders understand financial results and make informed business decisions.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, forecasting processes, analytical tools, and overall financial visibility across the organization.

Management Reporting

Prepare financial presentations and analysis for leadership, highlighting key trends, business drivers, and recommendations for improvement.

Ad Hoc Analysis

Support special projects, capital investment evaluations, ROI analyses, and other initiatives that contribute to the organization's financial and operational goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related finance role.
  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
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