Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Reading, PA area  – 100% On-Site
Compensation: $92,000–$125,000 base

A large-scale North American manufacturing operation is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support plant operations and partner directly with the Controller. This role is positioned as a succession-track opportunity, offering broad exposure to plant finance, cost accounting, and operational leadership within a recently expanded and modernized facility.

This site employs 1,100+ employees and is one of the largest manufacturing employers in the region.

What You’ll Own

Month-End & Reporting Leadership

• Help lead and continuously improve monthly close processes (P&L, capital base, operational reporting)

• Drive automation, accuracy, and reduced rework in financial reporting

Cost Accounting & Inventory Discipline (Primary Focus)

• Own standard cost validation and variance analysis

• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and movement analysis

• Maintain and enhance Oracle cost data integrity

• Support semi-annual physical inventories and actual vs. standard cost reviews

Operational Partnership

• Serve as a financial partner to the Plant Manager and line leadership

• Deliver actionable KPI insights that improve performance and profitability

Planning & Capital Support

• Contribute meaningfully to budgeting and forecasting cycles

• Track and analyze capital investments tied to recent expansion initiatives

Controls & Compliance

• Support audit processes and strengthen internal control discipline

• Ensure financial policies and reporting standards are upheld

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• Mastery of the month-end close process with minimal rework

• Improved cost accuracy and stronger inventory controls

• Trusted financial partner to operations leadership

• Clean audit support and disciplined reporting execution

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of plant-based manufacturing finance experience

• Deep experience in standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis

• Strong ERP background (Oracle preferred)

• Comfortable working onsite in a large, hands-on manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Clear 1–3 year development path toward broader finance leadership responsibilities

• Large, recently modernized manufacturing site with significant capital investment

• Backed by a stable global organization

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Education assistance and career development support

• On-site gym and café

• Paid parental leave and disability coverage