Senior FP&A and Operations Finance Analyst

Objective Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will help build the financial modeling, business analytics, and operational insight capabilities required to support executive decision-making across the organization. This is not a traditional reporting or accounting support role. The Senior FP&A & Operations Finance Analyst will operate at the intersection of finance, operations, commercial strategy, and enterprise planning, helping leadership evaluate profitability, operational effectiveness, manufacturing performance, working capital efficiency, pricing dynamics, capital investments, and long-range growth initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical capability with intellectual curiosity, operational awareness, and a desire to solve complex business problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Functions Financial Planning & Analysis Build and maintain financial models supporting operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making Develop scenario analyses related to pricing, tariffs, labor, sourcing, manufacturing efficiency, and capital investments Support annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning processes Analyze the financial impact of operational changes, growth initiatives, and business investments Operations Finance & Profitability Analytics Analyze customer, product, program, and operational profitability Support analysis of manufacturing productivity, labor utilization, absorption, inventory, and capacity performance Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Leadership teams to identify performance improvement opportunities Help leadership better understand operational drivers impacting EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital performance Executive & Strategic Support Prepare analysis and materials supporting executive leadership reviews, lender discussions, and strategic initiatives Support operational transformation, footprint optimization, and business improvement initiatives as needed Help drive a more data-driven operating cadence and decision-making culture across the organization Competencies Data Collection – This skill can help accountants gather information to answer client-specific questions. For example, an accountant may collect information on a company's past sales projections to determine how annual sales figures compare with estimates. Interpersonal Skills – Treats others with courtesy and respect regardless of their status or position; keeps emotions under control; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality; effectively separates personal issues and problems from work responsibilities and activities Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions Written Communication – Writes clearly, accurately, and informatively; presents numerical data accurately and effectively; can read and interpret written technical information Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit, shares knowledge and experience Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a tolerant, respectful, and harassment-free environment Ethics – Maintains confidentiality; works ethically and with integrity; upholds personal and organizational values Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values Planning / Organizing – Uses time efficiently; strives to understand and satisfy priorities Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; continuously strives to increase knowledge and skills Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; is not satisfied with anything less than 100% conformance with all requirements Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and security issues Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan; shows a willingness to perform any task required to meet the company’s goals and objectives, and its commitments to its customers