Senior Financial Analyst

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking a business‑minded Senior Financial Analyst who combines strong financial modeling skills and a strategic understanding of manufacturing operations to join our team in Spokane, Washington! This role goes beyond ensuring financial accuracy and compliance – it is about using financial insights to influence business decisions, enhance performance, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner to operations and sales, aligning budgets and financial performance with overall business objectives.

This position reports to the FP&A Manager.

• Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance (including spouse and children) with modest payroll deductions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Supplemental leave (used with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly bonus structure

What you will work on:

• 种help in preparing and presenting the monthly financial forecast. Speak to the business conditions driving variances to forecast.
• Hold monthly budget reviews with production managers to analyze cost variances and establish counter measures.
• Coordinate and perform month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Consolidate the month‑end financials, bridging variances to forecast.
• Partner to develop new reporting tools that enhance visibility into cost drivers.
• Responsible for inventory costing, the review and maintenance of standard costs, and the analysis of absorption to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to not only ensure compliance but also identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control and strengthened financial controls to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance & accounting group.
• Mentor and coach staff and foster a business‑oriented mindset within the finance & accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards.

What you will bring to the role:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or related business field is required for this position.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, M.S. in Accounting, MBA, or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential are a plus.
• Three to five (3‑5) years progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working with large datasets using tools like Power Query/BI, and Alteryx; working knowledge of SQL/relational databases is a plus.
• Basic understanding of the three main financial statements and how they connect to one another.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX and cost accounting principles.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and turn numbers into a story.
• Proven ability to connect financial data with operational performance and business strategy.
• Be dependable and available to accommodate monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable presenting to Senior Leadership.

No third‑party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum:
Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.