Senior Finance Analyst

Protective Industrial Products•Charlotte, NC

13d

About The Position

The Senior Finance Analyst – Supply Chain Finance supports the financial management and performance of the Supply Chain organization through financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support. The role partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance leadership to improve financial performance, identify productivity and simplification opportunities, and provide insight into key business drivers. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing large data sets. The position supports planning and forecasting, performance analysis, operational and strategic decision-making, cross-functional business partnership, and financial systems, processes, and controls. It uses ERP, planning, and business intelligence tools to improve forecasting, reporting, and insight delivery, and partners with the Data Analytics team to build global PowerBI datasets and analytical tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Supply Chain/Operations Finance, internal reporting, or a related role.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
Strategic mindset and ability to translate financial metrics into actionable business strategies.
Maintains confidentiality and discretion and protects sensitive information.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of management and clearly present financial information to stakeholders.
Ability to see the global scope of business operations, coupled with sound business acumen and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet timelines and build relationships in a global organization.
Proven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong financial planning, forecasting, and modeling expertise.
Deep understanding of industrial cost structures and operational drivers.
Ability to influence senior leaders through data-driven insights.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and planning tools.

Responsibilities

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for Supply Chain.
Develop financial models to understand key business drivers and support strategic business decisions.
Support monthly financial close activities and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate key insights to Finance and Operations leadership.
Ensure forecast accuracy and alignment across functions and business units.
Assist with preparing management reports, financial presentations, and business reviews.
Work with site finance teams to understand variance drivers.
Provide insight into financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Translate complex financial results into actionable recommendations for leadership.
Partner with Finance and Operations leadership on capacity planning, cost optimization, and investment decisions.
Support business cases for capital investments, restructuring, growth initiatives, and M&A activity as applicable.
Evaluate return on investment and scenario outcomes to guide decision-making.
Serve as a trusted finance partner to global and regional Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Corporate teams.
Align financial plans with operational execution and commercial strategy.
Drive financial discipline and accountability across the organization.
Leverage ERP, planning, and BI tools to improve forecasting, reporting, and insight delivery.
Partner with the Data Analytics team to build Global PowerBI datasets and analytical tools.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and adherence to financial policies.
Support internal and external audit requirements related to planning and reporting.