Senior Financial Analyst

Disher•Zeeland, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

DISHER is currently partnering with a global supply-chain solutions partner in search of a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. This organization helps manufacturers grow and succeed by providing end-to-end support across market entry, sales, account management, logistics, and distribution for automotive and other industrial markets. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the finance team, responsible for analyzing financial data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and improve overall business efficiency through data-driven recommendations. What it's like to work here: The company is values-driven and focused on helping manufacturers simplify complex international supply chains while delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Team members operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where they are encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and continuously improve how work gets done. You’ll join a close-knit, growth-oriented team that combines global reach with a small-company feel and emphasizes both professional development and measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
7+ years of relevant experience
Ability to solve complex problems
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to prioritize competing demands and requirements
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and operate effectively in a multiple-reporting structure
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
Ability to perform well under pressure
Ability to review blueprints and understand their impact on quoting and costing
Ability to evaluate dimensions and determine how they affect freight costs and overall pricing
Ability to understand technical parts and components

Nice To Haves

Automotive, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred and beneficial
Familiarity with AI tools

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates and quotations for new programs
Analyze and thoroughly understand cost structures
Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed
Provide analysis of key variances to forecast
Research cost trends and recommend costs and rates for use in future-year forecasts
Lead improvement activities
Maintain and update various files and file formats
Provide input on strategic initiatives
May lead the development and management of budgeting and forecasting activities
Serve as an expert in automotive programs and the use of our volume forecasting tool, currently S&P
Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new cost models and pricing structures