Sr. Financial Analyst - Operations

About

As a Finance Business Partner, you bridge Operations and Finance to drive cost optimization and strategic decision-making. You’ll provide actionable financial insights, monitor core cost drivers, and support forecasting, budgeting, and capital ROI decisions. You’ll enable data-driven decisions through cross-functional collaboration and digital tools, contributing to Novolex’s sustainability and growth goals. This role offers visibility across plants and leadership, with a focus on efficiency and financial health. You will help shape the company’s financial strategy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Operations and Finance with KPI tracking and performance reporting
• Collaborate with plant managers to identify and track cost-saving opportunities
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions
• Monitor labor, materials, overhead, and logistics cost drivers
• Involved in operations planning, forecasting, and budgeting
• Evaluate ROI on major capital investments
• Conduct monthly analyses on direct/indirect costs, material usage, labor, and production mix
• Support digital transformation by expanding use of Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, and AX Dynamics
• Work with IT to improve data integrity

Requirements

• BA/BS in finance or accounting with at least 3 years in manufacturing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of income statement analysis
• Solid knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Proficient in Excel; knowledge of AX Dynamics, and HFM/Essbase
• Self-starter with ability to meet tight timelines

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• paid vacation and sick days
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays and wellness program