Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Associate
Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Associate analyzes financial data, creates forecasts, and recommends ways to improve the company’s financial performance. The role supports business decisions and strategic planning in a manufacturing environment, including product profitability analysis, cost-reduction and optimization opportunities, budgeting, and performance monitoring. The associate also prepares reports and presentations for senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders, and provides analysis and support to cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a proven track record of success and increasing responsibility.
- Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills and leadership experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support business decisions, including assessing product profitability and evaluating cost-reduction and cost-optimization opportunities.
- Create financial models and forecasts to support budgeting, and monitor and report actual performance against budget.
- Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
- Participate in strategic planning by helping identify key business objectives and develop supporting financial plans.
- Search out and correct inconsistent data, solve problems, and develop new methods of analysis.
- Provide financial analysis and support to cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, human resources, and operations.
- Execute ad hoc financial analysis and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), through which employee-owners receive company shares annually as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
