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