Senior Financial Analyst - Scottsdale

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team in the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial modeling. The role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of manufacturing financials, and international experience is highly desirable. This position provides a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business decisions, including cost analysis, profitability, and capital investments.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, pricing, and profitability, providing actionable insights to management for cost control and process improvements.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc financial reports to monitor key financial performance metrics, highlighting variances and proposing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, etc.) to provide financial insights and recommendations that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profitability.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with internal reporting timelines and guidelines.
• Assist in strategic financial planning, including long-term capital investment strategies, cash flow management, and financial risk analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to senior leadership to support decision-making on new projects, initiatives, and business opportunities.
• Evaluate financial performance across international operations and analyze global financial trends for the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong focus on manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros) and financial modeling software.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• International experience and understanding of global financial principles and regulations is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and supply chain financials.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

7 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
3 years of manufacturing experience
Bachelors in Finance, Economics, or related required
Strong financial modeling, reporting, and analysis required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.