Senior Financial Analyst

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Operational Finance Analyst / Cost Accountant to support day-to-day plant operations, improve cost efficiency, and build/maintain standard manufacturing costs. This role partners closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams and plays a key part in variance analysis, cost modeling, and operational decision support.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Finance & Cost AnalysisAnalyze material, labor, and overhead variances and identify cost drivers.Investigate issues such as scrap, downtime, and rework; recommend corrective actions.Provide financial insight during daily/weekly production meetings.Standard Costing & ERP SupportDevelop and update standard manufacturing costs (materials, labor, routings, overhead).Maintain accurate costing within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Plex, or similar).Partner with engineering and procurement on BOM changes and cost updates.Inventory & Operational SupportOversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation of cost variances.Support initiatives to reduce excess inventory and improve turnover.Budgeting, Forecasting & Capital ProjectsIntegrate cost updates into plant-level budgets and rolling forecasts.Support CapEx evaluations with ROI and cost-benefit modeling.Monthly & Quarterly Financial ActivitiesAssist with close processes and prepare financial models for scenario planning.Develop clear management reporting and presentation materials.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.5+ years of operational finance or cost accounting experience in manufacturing.Strong experience creating and maintaining standard manufacturing costs (BOMs/routings).Advanced Excel skills and experience with major ERP systems.Ability to translate operational performance into actionable financial insights.High-volume manufacturing or automotive experience preferred.At Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners, we specialize in Finance & Accounting, Legal, and Information Technology recruitment, dedicated to helping professionals like you discover the perfect career opportunities. With a track record of assisting thousands of professionals nationwide, we are prepared to leverage our expertise on your behalf. Partnering with us means gaining access to serious candidates, minimizing hiring errors, and helping you hire top-tier talent, all while navigating the hiring process with confidence. We understand the significance of finding the ideal role and aligning with an organization that shares your values.