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Charter Steel · 17 hours 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 growth drives improvement. The Senior Financial Analyst - Operations will partner with Operations leadership to provide financial insights, drive cost improvements, and influence strategic decision-making, ensuring the financial health of operations.

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Comp. & Benefits

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 improvementLean Six SigmaProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

3+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in manufacturing

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

Ability to interpret data from multiple sources and translate it into actionable insights

Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and operational processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑finance audiences

Experience leading or contributing to process improvement initiatives

Working knowledge of ERP and financial systems

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred

MBA, CPA, or progress toward certification

5+ years of finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with QAD, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems

Familiarity with financial modeling techniques (ROI, IRR, NPV, payback, economic profit)

Lean or Six Sigma experience, including process mapping

Ability to adapt priorities based on changing business needs

Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Charter Steel

Charter Steel, Inc. manufactures and distributes carbon and alloy steel bars, rods, and wire products. It is a sub-organization of Charter Manufacturing.

Founded in 1975

Saukville, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees