Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing - Batavia, IL

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will be responsible for supporting the financial health and strategic direction of the organization through the delivery of accurate reporting, actionable insights, and forward-looking analysis. This position partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to drive informed decision-making, improve financial performance, and enhance reporting processes. This role will have a strong focus on cost analysis, operational performance metrics, and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare, analyze, and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business decision-making. Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and clearly communicate drivers and risks to leadership. Prepare journal entries and review general ledger accounts, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Lead or support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate close and reconciliation processes. Support the development and execution of the annual budget and periodic forecasts. Partner with department leaders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align financial plans with operational goals. Continuously update forecasts based on business trends, identifying risks and opportunities. Provide financial analysis for capital expenditures, pricing strategies, and cost-saving initiatives. Support leadership with scenario modeling, business cases, and profitability analysis. Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely processing, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement of workflows. Collaborate internally to resolve discrepancies and improve vendor management processes. Leverage ERP and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting capabilities and data visibility. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations. Support system upgrades, implementations, or integrations as needed. Work closely with leaders throughout the organization to provide financial insights and support company objectives. Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements. Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests. Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger processes. Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Leadership acumen, including ability to coach and manage. Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information to diverse audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Professional proficiency in verbal and written English, including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with individuals in diverse roles. Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or CMA certification. Experience with EPS Radius. Experience in the flexible packaging industry. Experience supervising accounting or finance professionals. Exposure to financial modeling, scenario planning, and KPI development. Experience with system implementations or ERP upgrades. Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees' career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits: Medical Insurance

• On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO/HRA plan, all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.

HRA / HSA

Contributions

• Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for PPO/HSA enrollees).

The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one's enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage. Dental Insurance

• On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Vision Insurance
• On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. 401K Plan
• Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%. Company Paid Short Term Disability
• The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle. Company Paid Long Term Disability
• The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle. Life Insurance
• The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees.

Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Vacation/PTO:

The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment. 8 Company Paid Holidays

• Eligible after 60 days of employment. Sick Leave
• Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year). Tuition Reimbursement
• Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00

• $95,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Batavia, IL 60510