We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst- FP&A-Operations to support financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting for operations and supply chain activities in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position works closely with plant and business leaders to turn financial data into practical recommendations that improve cost efficiency, productivity, and working capital results. The role also contributes to budgeting, forecasting, month-end close activities, and the development of reporting tools that strengthen visibility into operational performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to evaluate financial results and identify opportunities to improve margins, efficiency, and cash flow.<br>• Contribute to annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term planning by compiling inputs, reviewing assumptions, and aligning financial targets with operational priorities.<br>• Assess plant performance through analysis of labor, overhead, productivity, inventory, freight, and cost of goods sold, then communicate meaningful drivers behind results.<br>• Prepare clear variance reporting against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance, offering actionable insights to support business decisions.<br>• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI to give leaders timely visibility into key operational and financial metrics.<br>• Support month-end close by extracting data from enterprise systems and subledgers, preparing schedules, and recording journal entries related to manufacturing and operations activity.<br>• Review cost-reduction initiatives and capital-related analyses to help quantify business impact and distinguish realized savings from estimated opportunities.<br>• Assist with reconciliations, compliance-related activities, and process reviews to improve reporting accuracy and financial control.<br>• Work with cross-functional teams to strengthen data quality, standardize reporting practices, and improve consistency across business units and plants.
<p>Are you a strategic finance professional ready to step into a broader leadership role? Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking a hands-on finance leader to drive cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. <strong>Candidates currently in a Senior Financial Analyst role who are looking for growth into a more expansive finance leadership opportunity could be an excellent fit and are also encouraged to apply.</strong> This position is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering across the business, improving processes, and turning financial data into meaningful business insight. Please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643 for more detail and consideration! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop team members while driving process improvements, reporting efficiencies, and stronger financial controls. </li><li>Manage budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes across multiple business areas. </li><li>Lead cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, margin analysis, and cost control reporting. </li><li>Oversee inventory-related financial analysis, including aging, reserves, and manufacturing cost trends. </li><li>Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to support product costing, project accounting, and financial decision-making. </li><li>Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to provide documentation, analysis, and support for audit and compliance needs. </li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual results and key financial trends, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance. </li><li>Support treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, debt management, and banking-related reporting. </li><li>Prepare and enhance financial models, dashboards, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making. </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to support operations and supply chain performance for a growing architectural metals business based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to guide planning, improve visibility into financial results, and turn complex data into practical business recommendations. The position offers the opportunity to influence decision-making across multiple sites and brands within a well-established public company environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities for operations and supply chain functions across a multi-site organization.</p><p>• Deliver timely analysis of spending, productivity, and business performance to help leaders make informed decisions and improve financial outcomes.</p><p>• Build and refine reporting tools, dashboards, and data models using Power BI and related systems to strengthen insight into key operational and financial trends.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance leadership to identify cost improvement opportunities, monitor performance drivers, and support operational efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities with clear recommendations for action.</p><p>• Oversee and develop a small team that includes finance managers and controllers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong analytical execution.</p><p>• Support system and reporting integration efforts, including the use of SAP and related planning platforms, to improve consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial information.</p><p>• Contribute financial leadership to strategic projects such as business assessments, process improvement efforts, and potential acquisition-related analysis when needed.</p>