Senior Finance & Operations Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join a high‑performing corporate finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of accounting and finance experience who thrives in an operations‑focused environment and is passionate about driving performance, improving processes, and supporting both corporate and plant‑level initiatives.

This is a hybrid position based in the northwest Chicago suburbs, offering exposure to senior leadership and significant room for career growth.

• Fast‑growing organization with extensive expansion through both organic growth and acquisition.
• Strong recognition culture — your work is noticed, valued, and rewarded.
• Multiple internal career paths across corporate accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and operational finance.
• Collaborative, friendly team environment where everyone knows each other.
• High visibility with leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Modern financial systems and tools, including a robust consolidation platform.
• Yearly salary starts at $85,000
• Flexible hybrid schedule after training.

• Benchmark performance across multiple divisions using KPIs (ROA, working capital, inventory turns, DSO, headcount, bad debt, etc.).
• Analyze forecasts, variances, and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Review financial results for alignment with internal controls and GAAP.
• Partner with operational and corporate teams to drive cost‑saving initiatives and strategic projects.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and help streamline close processes.
• Conduct balance sheet analysis with a focus on inventory, reserves, working capital, and other key operational drivers.
• Prepare internal management reports and support ad hoc financial analyses.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies.

• 3–5+ years of blended accounting and finance experience (manufacturing required).
• Strong understanding of operational/plant finance; ability to connect numbers to on‑the‑floor activity.
• Naturally curious, proactive, and someone who takes initiative without needing to be asked.
• Plant finance, operations finance from a manufacturing perspective is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA a plus).
• Strong communicator who can present insights clearly and concisely.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.