Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

Charter Manufacturing•Saukville, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a role where your financial expertise directly shapes operational performance. As an Operations Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll partner closely with Operations leadership to deliver meaningful financial insights, drive cost improvements, and influence strategic decision‑making. You’ll be the bridge between Finance and the shop floor — analyzing performance, identifying opportunities, and helping leaders understand the financial impact of their decisions. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role where your recommendations will drive efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support long‑term business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in manufacturing
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
Ability to interpret data from multiple sources and translate it into actionable insights
Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and operational processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑finance audiences
Experience leading or contributing to process improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of ERP and financial systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or progress toward certification
5+ years of finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with QAD, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems
Familiarity with financial modeling techniques (ROI, IRR, NPV, payback, economic profit)
Lean or Six Sigma experience, including process mapping
Ability to adapt priorities based on changing business needs
Willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations management to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis
Provide insights into operational and financial performance, highlighting trends and opportunities
Lead cost analyses, ROI evaluations, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Identify and solve operational financial issues, recommending and implementing cost‑saving initiatives
Analyze variances between actual and standard costs to uncover root causes and improvement opportunities
Support capital expenditure analysis, continuous improvement projects, and other strategic initiatives
Lead month‑end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement review
Develop KPIs and dashboards that help Operations leaders monitor performance and make data‑driven decisions
Review and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Serve as a key resource for ERP enhancements and financial systems improvements
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and, when applicable, provide leadership and development to team members
Own the budgeting process from initial inputs through final review
Lead periodic forecasting cycles
Build financial models to support operational and accounting initiatives
Provide clear, actionable variance explanations and recommendations
Conduct cost center reviews and help leaders understand spending drivers
Support month‑end close, including margin, inventory, and variance analysis
Develop and maintain operational KPIs (OEE, production vs. targets, pieces per hour, S&OP)
Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting processes
Support ERP implementations and system enhancements
Contribute to strategic business initiatives and cross‑functional projects
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures