Operations Finance Sr. Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst, Operations is based in Richmond, Virginia, and plays a critical role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions of the operations team. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement—to drive business performance, cost efficiency, and operational decision-making. The senior analyst will provide actionable insights through financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting.

This position is the primary liaison between finance and our operations team responsible for operations finance. This team member works closely with our operations teams from estimating, program set-up, execution, and delivery of our custom automation equipment and service. Key activities include active preparation for and participation in operational program meetings, cost analysis, ensuring accurate and timely program billing, monitoring program execution to budget and forecast outcomes from a revenue and margin perspective. This position will also own overhead rate financial models and variance analysis. Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial to success in the role as are excellent communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

Analyze estimated and actual costs by program by week including budget/forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Own the standard overhead cost model for all Jewett sites. Analyze and communicate variances between standard and actual manufacturing costs.

Set up new programs in ERP system, ensure programs are billed when milestones are achieved and follow up with the programs team and / or customer on collections

Analyze and monitor program material procurement timing and costs

Work with engineering and program management on labor utilization reporting and forecasting

Maintain process documents and ensure all supporting documents are maintained.

Support weekly / month cash flow forecasting process.

Partner with operations leadership to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for operations functions.

Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario planning, capital expenditures, and operational initiatives.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Development and Monitoring: Track relevant KPIs (e.g., labor efficiency, backlog, vendor performance) and help drive accountability across operations teams.

Drive process improvements and automation of reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, or other analytics platforms.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and financial procedures.

Adhoc analytical projects as needed.

Job Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent additional 5+ years of relevant work experience

5+ years of progressive in financial analysis in a manufacturing or construction industry company.

Strong understanding of Percentage of Completion accounting, cost accounting and operational metrics.

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Ability to learn new software products required.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Highly analytical and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Full-time