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Job Description
Description Sr. Financial Analyst Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and operational analysis for a manufacturing organization in Novi, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in month-end close, multi-site consolidation, and executive-level reporting, while helping bring clarity to financial results across multiple plant locations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, can adjust priorities as business needs evolve, and brings strong knowledge of manufacturing finance and standard costing.
The day-to-day responsibilities include:
Lead core month-end close activities and help deliver preliminary financial results on an accelerated reporting timeline.
Prepare accurate monthly financial reporting packages, including support for financial statements and consolidated results across several operating sites.
Assemble and refine reporting materials used by plant leadership, controllers, and executive stakeholders, including content for board-level presentations.
Consolidate data from multiple entities and plant locations, ensuring financial information is organized, reliable, and ready for leadership review.
Support accounting and financial oversight related to plant closure activities, partnering with stakeholders to address limited ongoing operational activity.
Provide analytical support within a manufacturing environment, including guidance around standard costing and plant-level financial performance.
Assist in separating and structuring financial reporting across distinct business entities as organizational needs evolve.
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve reporting issues, clarify financial data, and improve the usability of information for decision-making. Requirements The ideal candidate will have the following skillsets:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or similar field.
7+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or controllership roles.
Proven background in monthly reporting, financial statement preparation, and multi-site financial consolidation.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, with a strong understanding of plant finance processes.
Working knowledge of standard costing in a manufacturing setting, preferred.
Ability to manage shifting priorities and perform effectively in an environment with ongoing change.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to executives and business partners.
Experience contributing to board reporting, cash flow forecasting, or finance support connected to acquisitions or business restructuring.
Proficiency in working with financial systems and consolidating data from multiple sources.