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Charter Manufacturing · 3 weeks ago

Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

Saukville, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where the will to grow drives them to do it better. As an Operations Senior Financial Analyst, you will partner closely with Operations leadership to deliver financial insights, drive cost improvements, and influence strategic decision-making.

ManufacturingMining

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations management to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis

Provide insights into operational and financial performance, highlighting trends and opportunities

Lead cost analyses, ROI evaluations, forecasting, and budgeting processes

Identify and solve operational financial issues, recommending and implementing cost‑saving initiatives

Analyze variances between actual and standard costs to uncover root causes and improvement opportunities

Support capital expenditure analysis, continuous improvement projects, and other strategic initiatives

Lead month‑end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement review

Develop KPIs and dashboards that help Operations leaders monitor performance and make data‑driven decisions

Review and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Serve as a key resource for ERP enhancements and financial systems improvements

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and, when applicable, provide leadership and development to team members

Own the budgeting process from initial inputs through final review

Lead periodic forecasting cycles

Build financial models to support operational and accounting initiatives

Provide clear, actionable variance explanations and recommendations

Conduct cost center reviews and help leaders understand spending drivers

Support month‑end close, including margin, inventory, and variance analysis

Develop and maintain operational KPIs (OEE, production vs. targets, pieces per hour, S&OP)

Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting processes

Support ERP implementations and system enhancements

Contribute to strategic business initiatives and cross‑functional projects

Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures

Qualification

Financial analysisCost analysisERP systemsBudgetingManufacturing experienceFinancial modelingMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsProcess improvementLeanSix SigmaProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration