Senior Financial Analyst

Applicants are required to be local to South Florida and available to work on-site 3 days a week.

About the Company: Well established corporation within the manufacturing industry is expanding on a global scale and hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic, collaborative and empowering finance department. EXCELLENT company with TOP NOTCH leadership!!

About the Role: The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial and business modeling, commercial analysis, and proficiency with business intelligence tools and SQL databases. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing financial models that assess the profitability and feasibility of global expansion initiatives, as well as providing insights into pricing strategies, market dynamics, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis, focusing on the financial implications of expanding manufacturing operations globally and taking on new commercial opportunities.
• Create detailed business cases and financial projections to support new market entries, expansions, and strategic investments. Analyze factors such as market size, competition, local regulations, and supply chain considerations.
• Provide scenario-based financial forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments to evaluate the potential outcomes of different expansion strategies and commercial initiatives.
• Create and refine financial models to evaluate the viability of opening new factories in international markets. Analyze factors such as local costs, tax regulations, labor availability, logistics, and market opportunities to support decision-making.
• Work closely with the operations and strategy teams to analyze the financial impact of potential locations for new factories. Evaluate capital investment requirements, operating costs, and potential returns for various geographies.
• Analyze business opportunities, pricing strategies, and profitability across products, customers, and regions to support business growth and the success of new manufacturing sites and new contracts and commercial initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large sets of financial and operational data from business intelligence platforms and SQL databases to assess the performance of current operations and potential new locations.
• Provide financial insights and strategic support for long-term business planning related to global manufacturing expansions. Collaborate with key stakeholders in finance, operations, and international teams.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual and forecasted results, explaining key drivers related to new manufacturing operations and global expansions. Offer recommendations for course corrections and process optimizations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance, sales, operations, and supply chain, to drive key business decisions related to factory openings and global operations.
• Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses for new factory setups, expansions, or relocations. Evaluate costs related to labor, logistics, tariffs, taxes, and other factors in various global markets.
• Identify potential financial risks related to global expansions, including currency fluctuations, political stability, regulatory challenges, and supply chain risks.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and operational efficiency at both existing and new manufacturing locations.
• Use business intelligence tools to prepare and present detailed financial reports and dashboards for senior management, focusing on global expansion projects and new factory performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Master’s degree (MBA) or CFA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong focus on commercial modeling and global expansion, particularly in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and business intelligence platforms (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong experience with SQL databases and proficiency in extracting and analyzing data from complex datasets.
• Experience with ERP systems and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with global manufacturing operations, including cost drivers, regulations, and market dynamics in different regions.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex financial information.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in global manufacturing expansion projects and site selection.
• Knowledge of international regulatory environments, labor laws, and tax implications
• Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.