Senior Financial Analyst- FP&A-Operations Job at Robert Half (Waukesha)

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst- FP&A-Operations to support financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting for operations and supply chain activities in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position works closely with plant and business leaders to turn financial data into practical recommendations that improve cost efficiency, productivity, and working capital results. The role also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, month-end close activities, and the development of reporting tools that strengthen visibility into operational performance.

Job Responsibility

Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to evaluate financial results and identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, and cash flow
Contribute to annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term planning by compiling inputs, reviewing assumptions, and aligning financial targets with operational priorities
Assess plant performance through analysis of labor, overhead, productivity, inventory, freight, and cost of goods sold, then communicate meaningful drivers behind results
Prepare clear variance reporting against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance, offering actionable insights to support business decisions
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to give leaders timely visibility into key operational and financial metrics
Support month-end close by extracting data from enterprise systems and subledgers, preparing schedules, and recording journal entries related to manufacturing and operations activity
Review cost-reduction initiatives and capital-related analyses to help quantify business impact and distinguish realized savings from estimated opportunities
Assist with reconciliations, compliance-related activities, and process reviews to improve reporting accuracy and financial control
Work with cross-functional teams to strengthen data quality, standardize reporting practices, and improve consistency across business units and plants

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, operations finance, or a similar analytical finance role
Background supporting manufacturing, plant operations, or supply chain environments is strongly preferred
Demonstrated strength in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance interpretation
Experience creating financial reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools using Power BI or similar analytics platforms
Proficiency with ERP and financial systems, including experience working with SAP Financials or comparable tools
Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for operational and business leaders

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