Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst role sits within the FP&A group, providing support to Corporate leadership and the Thermoforming division. Based onsite in Addison, IL, this position emphasizes in-depth analysis, operational and financial reporting, and backing strategic decision-making through collaboration with plant management, the Controller group, and corporate leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual planning cycle and forecast process to align targets with strategic objectives.
• Provide cost center reporting, analysis, and capital spending insights to corporate and shared-service leaders.
• Contribute to board-level presentations and select special projects as required.
• Evaluate actual profitability by job against established standards and quoted estimates to inform pricing and performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for improvement at the job or product level through data-driven analysis.
• Deliver daily operational dashboards and analyses to drive performance insights for the Thermoforming division.
• Perform root-cause analyses on inventory and net working capital, identifying drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Thermoforming plant management on inventory valuation and resolve inconsistencies in financial results.
• Support monthly close activities with the Controller group, including accruals, reserves, and standard cost entries.
• Review capital expenditure requests for the Thermoforming division with a focus on ROI and cash flow impact.
• Oversee data governance for the financial consolidation system used in reporting (Datarails).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a finance role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other financial systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Power BI, and Datarails is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ownership: act with accountability, a sense of urgency, and shared risk.
• Creativity: challenge the status quo with ingenuity and resourcefulness.
• Collaboration: actively participate in cross-functional, team-based work.
• Authenticity: communicate honestly to build trust, respect, and credibility.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in standard costing, inventory reconciliation, and margin analytics; advanced ability in operational and financial analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative abilities with strong analytical skills and business acumen to identify cost trends and variances.
• Continuous improvement mindset; willingness to challenge the status quo and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Flexibility with shifting priorities and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Power BI
• Datarails

Position Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role within the FP&A group, supporting Corporate leadership and the Thermoforming division. The role encompasses in-depth business analysis, operational and financial reporting, and backing strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, business acumen, and a collaborative approach, working closely with plant management, the Controller group, and corporate leaders.