About the Company
Our client is a leading private label and contract food manufacturer that partners with well-known brands to deliver high-quality food products. The organization is known for its collaborative culture, operational excellence, and commitment to continuous improvement. Employees enjoy strong leadership support, excellent career development opportunities, and a stable work environment.
About the Role
The Senior Financial Analyst will support financial performance across multiple manufacturing facilities by partnering with Plant Controllers, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership. This highly visible role focuses on manufacturing cost analysis, operational reporting, financial planning, and process improvements that drive data-driven business decisions.
Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 + up to 5% annual bonus
Key Responsibilities
Analyze manufacturing costs, operational performance, and variance drivers across multiple production facilities.
Maintain and govern standard costing within the ERP system, including cost setup, updates, and validation.
Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate production reporting, inventory valuation, labor tracking, and material usage.
Prepare monthly variance reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
Develop advanced Excel models, dashboards, and automated reporting solutions.
Improve financial reporting processes through automation and standardized workflows.
Support indirect spend analysis, supplier performance reviews, and cost reduction initiatives.
Assist with weekly reporting, month-end close activities, and ongoing financial analysis.
Act as a strategic finance partner to manufacturing and operational leadership.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and cost transparency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, or Manufacturing Finance.
Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost flows, and variance analysis.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, complex formulas, and data modeling.
Experience working with ERP systems and financial data reconciliation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance and Operations.
Willingness to travel occasionally to the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin facility (approximately once per month).
Benefits
Competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000.
Annual performance bonus of up to 5%.
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
Comprehensive benefits package.
High-visibility role with direct exposure to Finance and Plant Leadership.
Clear opportunities for career advancement and succession planning.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and business strategy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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