We are looking for a detail-oriented Master Data Analyst to support data accuracy and consistency for a food manufacturing organization in Massillon, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining analytical investigation with hands-on data maintenance in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The person in this role will help strengthen master data quality, contribute to governance efforts, and ensure critical business information remains reliable across enterprise systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the accuracy, completeness, and ongoing maintenance of master data records across key business areas.<br>• Investigate data issues, identify root causes, and correct inconsistencies found between connected systems and source records.<br>• Support data conversion and alignment activities related to enterprise platform work, including maintaining mapping documentation and validating transferred information.<br>• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to improve confidence in product, vendor, planning, and related operational data.<br>• Partner with teams across master data, supply chain, operations, planning, and IT to promote consistent data standards throughout the organization.<br>• Contribute to data governance and stewardship initiatives by helping define, follow, and improve master data processes.<br>• Assist in organizing item numbering structures and related record frameworks across products and locations.<br>• Help ensure core data elements are structured to support planning, reporting, and broader business decision-making.<br>• Recommend process improvements that enhance data reliability, efficiency, and long-term master data standards.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a key contributor, you will work closely with operational leaders and private equity sponsors to drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses, with detailed variance explanations.</p><p>• Create and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and working capital dashboards to meet reporting requirements for private equity stakeholders.</p><p>• Build and refine consolidated financial models, integrating data from plant-level operations such as sales and gross margins.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes and management reporting.</p><p>• Analyze costs, gross margins, and profitability by product line, customer, and geographic region to support manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Partner with plant controllers and operations managers to monitor production variances, material costs, and overhead absorption.</p><p>• Prepare materials for board meetings, lender compliance reporting, and private equity sponsor presentations, ensuring clear communication of financial insights.</p><p>• Support strategic initiatives such as pricing models, new product launches, and capacity investment evaluations.</p><p>• Assist in financial due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.</p>