Sr. Financial Analyst - Operations and Supply Chain
About The Position
The Sr. Financial Analyst works within Chamberlain Group’s Finance function, supporting the Sourcing and Quality organizations. The role develops yearly budgets and monthly financial forecasts to support timely, informed decision-making, and monitors overhead spending and cost-reduction project results. It analyzes trends and variance drivers and advises senior leadership on opportunities and risks. The analyst also supports corporate cost-savings tracking, reports spending activity and value-add analysis, maintains KPI status, and assists with monthly operational reviews and recurring deliverables. The position identifies finance process improvements that can shorten cycle times, improve forecast quality, and enhance information for leadership. It requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least five years of financial support experience in a manufacturing organization, working knowledge of ERP financial systems and data analysis, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix corporate environment. Occasional North American travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 5 years of financial support experience in a manufacturing organization.
- Working knowledge of ERP financial systems, such as SAP, and data analysis.
- Ability to work and manage relationships in a matrix corporate environment.
- Outstanding written and oral English communication skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally within North America.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Business Administration, CPA, or CMA.
- Experience with activity-based costing and financial forecast development.
- Experience developing and presenting complex financial data in Microsoft Excel.
- SAP experience.
- Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese.
Responsibilities
- Develop yearly budgets and monthly financial forecasts for the Sourcing and Quality organizations.
- Monitor and analyze monthly overhead spending and cost-reduction project results; identify trends and variance drivers; and advise senior leadership of opportunities and risks.
- Serve as the primary contact and support for the corporate cost-savings (productivity) tracking tool, including installing and testing upgrades or enhancements, providing training, performing administrative duties, and leading onboarding for new users.
- Report spending activity, including value-add analysis, to help the Sourcing and Quality organizations understand spending and identify efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain and communicate KPI status to support effective business decision-making by the Sourcing and Quality management teams.
- Assist with preparation of monthly operational reviews and other recurring deliverables.
- Identify process improvements to reduce finance business process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership.
- Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
- Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Eligibility to participate in a short-term incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
