Sign upLog in

Sr. Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Gables Search Group

Little Rock, AR

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Analysis, Capital Project, Cash Flow Projection, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Data Modeling, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, Inventory Costing, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Power BI, Profit & Loss, Project Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Return on Investment (ROI), SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), SAP FICO, Standard Costing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Tableau, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Little Rock, AR
POSTED
11 days ago

Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Manufacturing Finance | Cost Accounting | Operations Finance

Location: Little Rock, AR

A leading heavy industrial manufacturer is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst to support plant operations, cost accounting, financial planning, and operational performance across a complex manufacturing environment.

This role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, helping drive profitability, cost control, inventory accuracy, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing finance experience with deep exposure to standard costing, inventory accounting, ERP systems, and plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

  • Manage and maintain standard costing systems, including BOM reviews, cost rollups, and overhead allocations
  • Analyze manufacturing variances including labor efficiency, material usage, purchase price variance, and overhead absorption
  • Support inventory valuation, WIP analysis, inventory controls, and COGS reconciliation
  • Partner with operations leadership to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve plant profitability
  • Monitor manufacturing KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to improve operational performance

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
  • Develop financial models supporting revenue, cost, margin, and cash flow analysis
  • Perform monthly variance analysis and communicate results to leadership
  • Support executive reporting and business performance reviews

Operations Partnership

  • Serve as a finance business partner to manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and plant leadership teams
  • Support capital project analysis, ROI evaluations, and investment decisions
  • Assist with operational improvement initiatives and financial impact assessments

Systems & Reporting

  • Utilize ERP systems to analyze operational and financial performance
  • Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models
  • Support reporting automation, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 5+ years of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or operations finance experience
  • Strong standard costing and manufacturing cost accounting background
  • Experience supporting plant operations and manufacturing leadership
  • ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis
  • Ability to translate financial information into actionable operational recommendations

Preferred Background

  • Steel, metals, pipe, tubular, oil & gas, forging, foundry, fabrication, industrial equipment, building products, chemical, paper, or other heavy manufacturing environments
  • SAP FI/CO experience
  • Power BI, Tableau, or advanced reporting tools
  • Multi-site manufacturing support
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA

This is a highly visible role offering direct interaction with executive leadership and significant opportunity to influence operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, profitability, and strategic growth initiatives.

About the Company

G

Gables Search Group

Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.gablessearch.com/