Senior Financial Analyst

Forte Opening Solutions•Tampa, FL

About The Position

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration. We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving data-informed decisions supporting our manufacturing operations. This position will be responsible for analyzing P&L results, identifying trends, engaging in cost optimization opportunities, and supporting with strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, data analysis and business intelligence tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
Minimum of 3 – 5 years of work experience as a Sr. Financial Analyst, manufacturing experience a plus.
Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proactive, energetic approach and ability to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis for key cost drivers, including sales, labor, materials, distribution, and overhead.
Lead the development of annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts for our manufacturing locations.
Partner with Supply Chain to develop forecasting and budgets for Inbound/Outbound Freight as well as monthly variance analysis vs Budget and Prior Year.
Monitor financial metrics and KPIs to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities, inefficiencies and bottlenecks in manufacturing workflows.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to develop continuous improvement strategies.
Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely completion of fiscal financial month end close.
Provide financial analysis for capital investment projects, including ROI and NPV analysis for new machinery or process improvements.
Support inventory management by analyzing inventory levels, turnover, and working capital.
Utilize ERP systems and consolidation tools to extract and visualize data and represent Finance and Accounting on future ERP Migration initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional team on annual standard cost updates.
Assist with ad hoc FP&A projects as needed.