Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Senior Financial Analyst (Manufacturing Finance)

Location: Vineland, NJ

Compensation: $95,000–$115,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus

Schedule: Hybrid opportunity after training and successful onboarding. Initial training period is fully onsite. Long-term schedule offers a blend of onsite and remote work

About the Opportunity

A growing national manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as the primary financial partner to manufacturing operations. This highly visible role combines traditional financial analysis with hands-on operational support, helping drive efficiency, cost control, and profitability across production facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance or cost accounting, with expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliations, inventory analysis, and standard costing.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

• Manage and maintain the standard costing system, including labor and overhead rates.
• Perform detailed analysis of production variances, including yield, usage, and efficiency metrics.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to improve operational performance.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports accurately and on schedule.
• Analyze trends and provide actionable insights to management.
• Inventory Management & Controls
• Lead monthly inventory reconciliations for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Monitor and minimize inventory shrinkage and obsolescence.

Month-End Close

• Manage manufacturing-related close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and plant-level P&L reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and established reporting timelines.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with plant leadership to develop annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support production planning through financial modeling and capacity analysis.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure data integrity within ERP systems.
• Support audit requirements and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Finance or Cost Accounting.
• Experience as a Financial Analyst within a manufacturing or food production environment.