Overview: The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business operations and decision-making processes. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments and levels of the organization. The Senior Finance Analyst will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, audit coordination, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements.
NOTE: Candidates for this role are required to be based near Zeeland, MI to support a hybrid work schedule with regular onsite collaboration. Relocation assistance is not included.
Essential Job Functions:
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Conduct month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Provide financial insights by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, including written commentary for leadership.
- Lead or assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and support internal and external audit procedures.
- May support manufacturing operations through cost activities, including analysis of material, labor, and overhead.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the development and analysis of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and project cost estimates.
- Track and monitor corporate expenses, identify variances, and work with business units to optimize financial performance.
- Assist with improvements to financial planning and forecasting models, enhancing efficiency and supporting business initiatives.
Reporting:
- Build and maintain financial models to generate accurate and timely reports, providing visibility into the financial performance of business units and key projects.
- Prepare consolidated financial reports and dashboards that reflect divisional and overall business performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Present financial results to leadership teams and stakeholders, communicating key insights and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate and provide information for internal and external audits, ensuring financial integrity and transparency.
- Ensure compliance with all internal reporting deadlines and corporate requirements.
- Manage and improve monthly reporting packages, highlighting important trends, risks, and opportunities for executive review.
- Provide financial analysis to support pricing, quoting, and margin decisions, including customer, product, and project profitability analysis.
Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Provide financial leadership and guidance to various operational and functional business units to support day to day and strategic decision making. Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and business cases.
- Coach and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and growth within the organization.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
- Lead initiatives to improve financial models, reporting systems, and internal controls.
Potential Areas of Specialization:
In addition to the more general job descriptions above, each Sr. Financial Analyst will have a specific area of specialization, which could include the following:
- Business Case Support
- Operations Finance (Manufacturing Variances, Freight, Purchase Variances)
- Accounting and Audit Support
- Tax Compliance Work
- Commercial Finance (Pricing, Margin Analysis)
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive financial decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment preferred.
- Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Who We Are:
Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people.
With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.
The Value We Offer:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Prescription Plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Plan
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Bonus program
- Wellness program
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
