Senior Financial Analyst

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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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)