Sr. Financial Operations Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced financial specialist to support manufacturing and operational performance in Cedar Springs, Michigan. This role blends accounting oversight, cost analysis, and business partnership to help leaders make informed decisions, strengthen controls, and improve financial accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee financial activities tied to receivables, fixed asset accounting, depreciation tracking, and operational finance reporting.
• Analyze product and manufacturing costs, prepare planning insights, and deliver reporting that supports budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.
• Perform inventory reviews, cycle count audits, and reconciliations to maintain accurate valuation and reliable financial statements.
• Develop and update cash flow projections while monitoring trends that may affect short-term liquidity and operating plans.
• Evaluate item structures such as bills of materials and operational routings to confirm accurate labor, overhead, and standard cost application.
• Support monthly close activities through journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and maintenance of strong internal controls.
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to identify savings opportunities, improve margins, and advance productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build financial models and operational analyses for pricing, capital investments, capacity planning, and make-versus-buy decisions.
• Monitor manufacturing performance indicators such as equipment effectiveness, labor utilization, throughput, and inventory turnover to guide decision-making.
• Provide financial support for compliance, audit readiness, policy adherence, and cross-functional business initiatives while helping foster accountability and data-driven performance.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or operational finance; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, cost analysis, variance review, and financial reporting.
• Experience creating financial models, performing ad hoc analysis, and using data to support business recommendations.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office applications, along with the ability to work effectively across financial and operational systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to serve as a trusted partner to operations leadership.
• Credentials such as CPA, CMA, or MBA are considered an advantage.