We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Plant Controller by managing financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the financial success of a leading company in the food and food processing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in managing monthly financial close processes for manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Deliver detailed financial analyses to guide decisions on capital investments, cost-saving initiatives, and product innovation.<br>• Perform variance analyses to identify discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights that support organizational projects and strategies.<br>• Uphold and enhance internal controls to maintain data accuracy and protect company assets.<br>• Develop and refine financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.<br>• Analyze cost structures to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract and interpret financial trends.<br>• Support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis tasks as needed.

<p>• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.</p><p>• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced variance analysis techniques.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and data management.</p><p>• Experience conducting internal control reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to analyze costs related to product development and manufacturing.</p><p>• Familiarity with data mining techniques to extract actionable insights.</p><p>• Proven track record of supporting month-end close processes in a manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.</p>

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