Senior Financial Analyst

Vaco
$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 / yr
United States, Pennsylvania, King of Prussia
Mar 05, 2025
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst Location: King of Prussia area Reports To: Finance Manager / Director of Finance Department: Finance Employment Type: Full-Time Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join one of our top clients, a leading specialty manufacturing company's FP&A team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial modeling, reporting, and business performance analysis. As a Financial Analyst, you will support strategic decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control within the context of our unique manufacturing processes and business operations. Key Responsibilities: Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) to ensure accuracy and identify key trends. Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, assess variances, and recommend corrective actions. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to manufacturing operations, including cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin, inventory turnover, and production efficiency. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives and resource allocation. Collaborate with various departments (operations, sales, procurement) to gather relevant information for budgeting and forecasting. Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying any discrepancies and providing explanations for significant variances. Cost Control & Profitability Analysis: Support cost management efforts by analyzing direct and indirect production costs, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending cost-saving strategies. Conduct margin analysis to understand the profitability of specific product lines, customers, and business segments. Perform cost-benefit analysis for capital projects or investment opportunities. Data Integrity & Process Improvement: Ensure accuracy of financial data by reviewing transaction reports, reconciling accounts, and identifying any discrepancies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Support Strategic Decision-Making: Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Assist in strategic planning initiatives, including product pricing, cost structure optimization, and financial modeling for new product development. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CPA or CFA certification a plus. Experience: 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Big 4 or Next 3 public accounting experience required (current or previous) Strong knowledge of manufacturing financials, including cost accounting, product costing, inventory management, and production efficiency. Skills & Abilities: Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present actionable insights. Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.