<p>We’re seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Ennis, Texas. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an early-career professional looking to grow within financial planning and analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>The role will focus on costing, revenue management, and business analytics, with a strong emphasis on evaluating margins, monitoring labor efficiency, and supporting profitability across operations. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, drive cost savings, and enhance overall financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyze costing trends and revenue data to evaluate overall profitability and ensure healthy margins.</li><li>Review vendor quotations and assess project cost recovery to ensure alignment with financial goals.</li><li>Evaluate vendor spend to identify procurement savings and improve vendor efficiency.</li><li>Monitor labor and machine costs, including standard rates and production efficiency metrics.</li><li>Assess plant-level labor efficiency by evaluating headcount utilization and resource allocation.</li><li>Example: Analyze whether current labor costs align with operational output and efficiency.</li><li>Calculate and analyze machine hourly production rates and overall operational performance.</li><li>Develop standard labor and machine cost models to support optimized resource planning and usage.</li><li>Generate and interpret detailed financial reports focused on revenue, cost trends, and profitability.</li><li>Partner with purchasing teams to uncover cost-saving opportunities and monitor spending efficiency.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate delivery of group and consolidated financial reports.</li><li>Utilize business intelligence tools and advanced Excel techniques to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.</li><li>Design and maintain dashboards and reporting templates to support data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline financial workflows and enhance visibility into cost and productivity metrics.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in reporting structures, analytics processes, and financial transparency.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).</li><li>Proficiency with Business Intelligence (BI) tools and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Proven experience in financial analysis, cost management, and business analytics, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, labor efficiency metrics, and revenue analysis.</li><li>Experience in developing and analyzing standard costs for labor and machines.</li><li>Familiarity with production rates, capacity planning, and cost recovery strategies.</li><li>Track record of identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders effectively.</li></ul>

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