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Robert Half is partnering with one of their manufacturing clients on their search for a highly analytical and results-driven Senior Program Financial Analyst to join their organization. This is a highly visible role that will support financial planning, analysis, and program performance management for key manufacturing programs and business initiatives. The Senior Program Financial Analyst will partner closely with program managers, operations leaders, supply chain teams, and senior finance leadership to provide financial insight, drive cost control, support forecasting, and improve overall program profitability.
Job Responsibility
Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for assigned manufacturing programs
Provide detailed analysis of program costs, margins, labor, materials, overhead, and capital expenditures
Partner with the c-suite, program management and operations teams to monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including accruals, reporting, and financial reconciliations
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate program profitability, pricing strategies, and investment decisions
Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, and communicate key drivers to leadership
Assist with revenue recognition, cost tracking, and contract/program financial compliance where applicable
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership
Support long-range planning and strategic initiatives related to manufacturing operations and program growth
Drive process improvements in financial reporting, cost accounting, and program analysis
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, production, and supply chain teams to ensure financial alignment on program objectives
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems, reports, and analysis tools
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
3+ years of progressive financial analysis experience, preferably within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environment
Strong understanding of program finance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience supporting complex manufacturing programs or product lines
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools is preferred
Nice to have
Knowledge of standard costing, inventory analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics
Experience with capital project analysis and return-on-investment modeling
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to influence business decisions through data-driven insight