Location: Little Rock, AR
An innovative heavy industry manufacturer is in search of a Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst to provide support for plant operations, cost accounting, financial planning, and operational performance within a dynamic manufacturing setting.
In this role, you will act as a crucial business partner to executive leadership, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, assisting in driving profitability, cost control, inventory accuracy, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in manufacturing finance, with a strong background in standard costing, inventory accounting, ERP systems, and plant operations.
- Oversee and maintain standard costing systems, including BOM reviews, cost rollups, and overhead allocations
- Analyze manufacturing variances such as labor efficiency, material usage, purchase price variance, and overhead absorption
- Support inventory valuation, WIP analysis, inventory controls, and COGS reconciliation
- Collaborate with operations leadership to identify cost reduction opportunities and enhance plant profitability
- Monitor manufacturing KPIs and offer actionable recommendations for improving operational performance
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
- Create financial models to support revenue, cost, margin, and cash flow analysis
- Conduct monthly variance analysis and communicate results to leadership
- Assist in executive reporting and business performance reviews
- Act as a finance business partner for manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and plant leadership teams
- Support capital project analysis, ROI evaluations, and investment decisions
- Assist with operational improvement projects and financial impact assessments
- Utilize ERP systems to analyze operational and financial performance
- Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models
- Support reporting automation, data integrity, and continuous improvement efforts
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or operations finance
- Strong background in standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting
- Experience supporting plant operations and manufacturing leadership
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
- Advanced skills in Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Ability to translate financial information into operational recommendations
- Experience in steel, metals, pipe, tubular, oil & gas, forging, foundry, fabrication, industrial equipment, building products, chemical, paper, or other heavy manufacturing sectors
- Proficiency in SAP FI/CO
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or advanced reporting tools
- Experience in multi-site manufacturing support
- CPA, CMA, or MBA certification
This role presents a unique opportunity to engage directly with executive leadership and play a significant role in influencing operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, profitability, and strategic growth initiatives.
