Senior Financial Analyst, Operations

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Director, FP&A Operations & Supply Chain and serves as a key finance business partner to North America operations and site leadership. The role is responsible for translating operating performance into financial insight to improve cost of goods sold, inventory, and forecast accuracy. Strong candidates will bring hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, driver-based planning, KPI and RCCM reviews, profitability analysis, standard costing, and cross-functional decision support. The role must combine financial discipline with business acumen to challenge assumptions, improve visibility to future performance, and convert data and insights into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or business partnering finance roles
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement linkages across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting, AOP, KPI reporting, RCCM reviews, variance analysis, standard costing, inventory management, and working capital optimization
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial and operational data to support an understanding of performance and decision making
• Experience supporting strategic or operational improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment, manage multiple priorities, and drive follow-through in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
• Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or infrastructure environment
• Experience with OneStream, Power BI, Power Query, Databricks, or other automation / data analytics tools used to improve finance reporting and planning processes
• Experience supporting finance transformation, continuous improvement, or broader operations / supply chain initiatives across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly and monthly KPI reporting, RCCM analyses, and operational reviews for cost savings, manufacturing expenses, hours, shipping performance, burden variance, and forecast-to-actual variances
• Drive the forecasting process for operations by establishing financial targets and maintaining forward views on cost savings, hours, manufacturing spend, burden rates, and inventory
• Partner with operations and site leadership to improve COGS performance, explain manufacturing variances, productivity, and operating efficiency decisions
• Support annual operating plan (AOP), monthly forecast, and longer-range strategic planning processes with driver-based analytics and scenario modeling that align site-level assumptions with segment and corporate expectations
• Work across finance and operations to improve reporting automation, data quality, and process discipline, including the use of ERP systems, OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, AI, and other tools that enhance visibility and reduce manual effort
• Communicate clearly with leaders at multiple levels, challenge assumptions when needed, and convert financial analyses into concise, action-oriented recommendations that improve profitability and quality of earnings

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior