Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Senior Financial Analyst
Job
Creative Financial Staffing
Wheeling, IL (In Person)
$90,000 Salary, Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
68
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst Wheeling, IL $80,000 — $100,000 Posted 4 days ago Wheeling, IL 60090, USA Step into a high-impact finance role where your analysis directly shapes manufacturing strategy, operational efficiency, and executive decision-making. This is an opportunity to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner to operations and leadership.
Senior Financial Analyst Salary:
80k-100k plus bonus (based off experience) Work setting: Hybrid after trainingWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Gain direct exposure to plant leadership and senior finance executives — your work will influence real-time operational decisions
- Play a visible role in driving cost optimization, margin improvement, and capital investment strategy
- Work in a stable, tangible industry where your analysis connects directly to production, inventory, and supply chain outcomes
- Expand your skill set across forecasting, variance analysis, and operational finance — not just month-end close
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to solve meaningful business challenges
- Build leadership credibility in a role designed as a stepping stone to Finance Manager or Plant Controller
- Leverage modern financial tools and ERP systems in a data-driven manufacturing environment Key Responsibilities for the
Senior Financial Analyst:
- Lead monthly forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for manufacturing operations
- Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, and inventory to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Partner with plant and operations leaders on financial performance, KPIs, and variance analysis
- Support capital expenditure analysis, ROI modeling, and investment decisions
- Prepare clear, actionable financial insights for senior leadership Qualifications for the
Senior Financial Analyst:
- 5+ years of financial analysis experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field #SeniorFinancialAnalyst #FinanceJobs #ManufacturingFinance EB-7493860334