Senior Financial Analyst - Onsite Ayer,MA

Catania-Spagna Corp•Ayer, MA

8d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Senior Financial Analyst to join their team in Ayer, MA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving problems, and knows how to bring out the best in people. The company emphasizes core values such as treating team members like family, taking ownership, striving for excellence, being customer-focused, and acting with integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, analysis budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Intermediate to expert level Excel skills – ability to work with large data sets and create advanced formulas
Understanding of manufacturing processes and the financial impact
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with Power BI and dashboard development.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory, product costing, and the financial impact of operational performance.
High level of initiative with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, collaboration, and cross-functional partnership skills.
Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and enhance financial models related to overhead costs, manufacturing performance and company-wide strategic initiatives.
Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting activities across the business.
Identify risks, performance gaps, and cost-saving opportunities, and help drive corrective actions through fact-based analysis including tracking and validating realized benefits.
Monitor and report on financial performance across the Operations Group, including Manufacturing, Warehouse, Distribution, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain.
Partner cross-functionally with the Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and other departments to support cross-functional initiatives by providing financial insights and scenario analysis.
Analyze sales performance, trends, and variances, and provide actionable insights to improve business results.
Analyze and review bills of material to ensure accurate product costing and standard costs.
Understand and analyze manufacturing and operational KPIs and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce chronic losses.
Manage and enhance financial and sales reporting processes, including dashboards (Excel, Power BI, planning tools).
Support the evolution of reporting towards automated and real-time insights.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to reporting, controls, data quality, and financial processes.
Participate in annual and/or bi-annual physical inventory counts and related reconciliation activities.
Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special project support for the Director of Finance and leadership team.