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Senior Financial Analyst
Manufacturing Finance | Steel Pipe & Tubular Products
Location Little Rock, AR Department Finance & Accounting Reports To CFO
Job Type Full-Time Experience 5–6 Years Travel Minimal
Position Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is a critical partner to the CFO and operational leadership, providing analytical insight across cost accounting, FP&A, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance experience — ideally within steel, metals, or heavy industrial sectors and is highly proficient in SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting cycles across all business units
Develop and maintain rolling financial models to project revenue, cost, and cash flow
Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget vs. prior year) and present findings to senior leadership
Prepare executive-level financial presentations and board reporting packages
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
Manage and maintain the standard costing system, including cost rollups, BOM reviews, and overhead rate analysis
Analyze manufacturing variances — purchase price, labor efficiency, overhead absorption — and identify corrective actions
Partner with plant operations to drive cost reduction initiatives and improve gross margin
Support month-end close activities including inventory valuation, WIP analysis, and COGS reconciliation
ERP & Systems
Leverage SAP (FI/CO modules) to extract, analyze, and report financial data
Maintain and improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, and models in Excel and Power BI
Partner with IT and operations to enhance ERP data integrity and reporting automation
Business Partnering & Ad Hoc Analysis
Serve as a financial business partner to supply chain, procurement, and operations teams
Support capital expenditure analysis, ROI modeling, and project-level financial tracking
Assist in annual audit preparation, internal controls documentation, and compliance activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
5–6 years of progressive financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
Strong proficiency in SAP (FI/CO modules) or equivalent ERP system
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, financial modeling); Power BI or Tableau experience preferred
Experience in the steel, metals, or industrial manufacturing sector strongly preferred
Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with oil & gas tubular or line pipe products
Familiarity with GAAP inventory accounting (FIFO, weighted average, standard cost)
Experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity manufacturing operations
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation
Compensation & Benefits
Company offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including:
Competitive base salary aligned with manufacturing industry benchmarks
Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company results
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, holidays, and professional development support