Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support business performance through detailed reporting, forward-looking analysis, and practical financial insight. This role partners with leadership in Newaygo, Michigan to evaluate operational results, develop forecasts, and provide recommendations that strengthen planning and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound financial judgment, and the ability to communicate findings clearly across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and interpret financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, inventory-related reporting, and other analyses that support business decisions.

• Assess capital spending opportunities and other investment proposals by building financial evaluations and presenting objective recommendations.

• Conduct research on financial drivers such as return expectations, depreciation impacts, and investment performance to guide planning efforts.

• Review profit and loss results, identify key variances and trends, and summarize insights for management action.

• Develop forecasts and planning models across sales, operations, and finance to improve visibility into future performance.

• Support budgeting, month-end close activities, and recurring management reporting with accurate and timely analysis.

• Perform ad hoc business and financial studies using data mining and modeling techniques to address emerging priorities.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting quality, strengthen financial controls, and support operational decision-making.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP& A, accounting, or a similar finance environment.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements and analyze operating results, inventory activity, and fixed assets.

• Experience creating forecasts, financial models, variance analyses, and management reports.

• Project management experience with the ability to coordinate priorities and drive work to completion.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, database tools, and information reporting methods.

Full-time