Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support financial performance, reporting, and operational decision-making for a retail food store business in Wyoming, Michigan. This role works closely with plant and division leadership to evaluate results, strengthen forecasting, and deliver insights that improve margin, cost, and working capital performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and cost analysis, along with the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations for the business.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities for assigned operations, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.
• Evaluate sales, gross margin, operating expenses, and working capital trends to explain performance and highlight areas requiring attention.
• Present recurring financial updates to operational and finance leadership, translating results into meaningful business insights.
• Collaborate with cost accounting partners to assess product costing, monitor inventory-related impacts, and investigate production variances.
• Review pricing information on a regular basis to confirm accuracy and support margin integrity.
• Support the preparation and evaluation of capital spending requests by providing financial analysis and business justification.
• Assist in building annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-range financial outlooks in coordination with leadership and corporate partners.
• Develop and track key performance indicators across departments, using comparative analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze financial and operational data to recommend actions that reduce costs, improve profitability, and strengthen overall performance.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance or accounting, including exposure to cost accounting and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of the accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and trial balance review.
• Hands-on understanding of general ledger activity, cost analysis, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and supporting process compliance in a business environment.
• Ability to identify coding or transaction issues across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory-related activity.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to work through large data sets accurately and draw clear conclusions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and work independently in a hybrid setting.