Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the company's financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making by delivering accurate analyses, insightful commentary, and strong cross functional partnership. This role is responsible for sales and margin reporting, FP&A activities, cost and inventory analysis, and financial modeling. In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst contributes to the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy of financial results, reconciliation of key accounts, and preparation of management reporting packages. The role collaborates closely with Product Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Operations, and Accounting to drive improved financial performance and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own sales, margin, and profitability reporting, providing analysis of product, customer, and segment performance trends.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Product Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Operations, providing insights around pricing, product strategy, sourcing decisions, and project ROI for NPI investments.
• Conducts more complex financial modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning related to capital projects, system upgrades, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensures accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data, models, and reporting outputs while promoting best practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement within the financial analysis function.
• Interprets financial, operational, and market data to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, translating complex findings into clear insights for leadership and business partners.
• Confers with cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, engineering, sales, and senior leadership, to align financial analysis with business objectives, customer commitments, and enterprise priorities.
• Coaches and directs individuals to appropriate financial tools, methodologies, and analytical approaches, serving as a technical and professional resource for less-experienced analysts.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making and operational priorities.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, review of accruals, revenue/cost recognition analysis, margin validation, and reconciliation of key financial accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: A bachelor's degree in administration, Accounting or Finance required. CFA and/or CPA designation a plus. 5 + years of experience in financial analysis or relevant business experience needed. Strong analytical and computer skills required. Excel super user (pivot tables, V/X-Lookups, macros, ability to manage large amounts of data). High level proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications. Experience and comfort with working with IT financial systems required. A high degree of knowledge of all Southwire IT financial systems a plus. Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial informationHighly motivated self-starter with good organizational skills to meet tight deadlines and to perform in a fast-paced environment. Interact closely with management and the ability to provide recommendations for process improvement.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of personnel across various functions. Ability to gather information and review assumptions for logic and reasonableness. Capable of working in a time-driven environment while providing accurate information. Flexibility to work extended hours as required to meet deadlines.Highly motivated self-starter with good organizational skills to meet tight deadlines and to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: CGMA, CMA and/or CPA designation a plus.

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Standing: 10%

Sitting: 85%

Walking: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns

Skills

Analytical Skills
Change Management
Critical Thinking
Internal Controls
JIRA
Power BI
Relationship Management
Report Writing
Team Oriented
Workflow Management
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More