Financial Analyst
CFS
Buffalo Grove, IL
Financial Analyst
$65,000 to $75,000
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, cost analysis, and performance tracking within our manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in driving efficiency, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a production-focused environment.
Why Work Here:
Hands-On Role: Direct impact on manufacturing performance and cost optimization
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within finance or operations
Stable Industry: Join a well-established, essential manufacturer
Team-Oriented Culture: Collaborative work environment across departments
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k), and PTO
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and production performance
Support the monthly close process and prepare journal entries related to inventory, labor, and overhead
Partner with plant and operations teams to provide financial insights on cost drivers and process improvements
Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models for operations and capital expenditures
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards and reports
Perform ad-hoc analysis on profitability, product margins, and efficiency initiatives
Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and standard cost updates
Support internal controls and assist with audits as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Solid understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing operations
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
MaxSalary: USD75000
MinSalary: USD65000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.