Senior Financial Analyst Accountant
CFS
Elk Grove Village, IL
Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin
Salary: $100K-$110K
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• High‑impact Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin role in a growing, 135‑year‑old manufacturer with a strong market presence
• The Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin will shape pricing strategy, revenue/margin analysis, and cost reporting that directly inform leadership decisions
• Broad exposure to product costing, BOM governance, commodity analytics, and margin erosion prevention
• Opportunity to drive process improvement, automation, and data integrity across ERP and BI environments
• Collaborative culture that values analytical rigor, partnership with R&D/Operations/Supply Chain/Commercial, and continuous improvement
• Clear path for advancement—the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin will gain visibility on cross‑functional leadership projects and strategic initiatives
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin:
• Lead product costing & BOM management—review cost models (ingredients, labor, overhead, packaging) and validate BOMs for accuracy and process alignment as the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin
• Partner with R&D and Operations to evaluate formulation changes, yields, and run rates; maintain standard costs and labor rate updates in ERP
• Monitor commodity markets, analyze trends, and translate insights into pricing/sourcing guidance as a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin
• Drive margin analysis by product, customer, and channel; identify erosion drivers (inflation, yield loss, freight, mix) and recommend actions
• Build/maintain financial models for pricing scenarios and customer profitability; support annual price‑increase planning
• Provide financial support to strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvements as the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin
• Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and variance analyses; ensure ERP/BI data integrity and drive automation/standardization
• Deliver audit‑ready schedules and documentation; help strengthen policies, procedures, and internal controls
Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CMA preferred)
• 8+ years in cost accounting and/or cost/margin financial analysis (food manufacturing preferred)—ideal for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin
• Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers
• Experience analyzing commodity markets and translating trends into actionable financial guidance
• Advanced Excel; Power BI, SQL, and ERP (Microsoft Navision preferred)
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional influence—critical for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin partnering with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial
• Detail‑oriented, highly analytical, and effective at prioritizing in a fast‑moving environment
• Proven track record of process improvement and driving measurable outcomes in costing/margin
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst, Cost & Margin seeking meaningful ownership of costing, pricing support, commodity analytics, and margin optimization—with clear visibility, impact, and long‑term growth potential.
$100,000 – $110,000
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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.