LHH

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LHH is Seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a manufacturing client of ours. This is a highly visible role that ideal for a finance professional with 3–5 years of corporate FP&A experience, strong modeling skills, and a sharp analytical mindset. The company has a strong track record of promoting from within and offers exciting opportunities for growth and cross-functional exposure. This role is part of a dynamic FP&A team responsible for revenue forecasting, margin analysis, and long-range financial planning. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who can navigate financial models with ease—whether building them from scratch or deconstructing existing ones to understand key business drivers. Key Responsibilities • Support the development and monthly updates of the annual financial plan and targets across multiple business units. • Conduct detailed analysis of Price, Volume, and Mix (PVM) to evaluate revenue performance and trends. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess business performance and communicate financial insights to senior leadership. • Provide monthly reporting and commentary on key revenue and margin metrics to support executive and sales teams. • Lead the development and enhancement of financial models and analytical tools to streamline reporting and forecasting processes. • Analyze actuals versus forecast and prior year, explaining variances and identifying trends that impact financial performance. • Assist in the preparation of long-range strategic plans and contribute to high-level financial decision-making. • Maintain and support financial systems and databases used for forecasting, modeling, and PVM analysis. • Coach and support less-experienced analysts on modeling techniques and financial analysis best practices. Job Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus. • 3–5 years of experience in corporate FP&A or a similar financial analysis role. • Strong Excel skills required—must be able to build models from scratch and reverse-engineer existing models to identify key assumptions and drivers. • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Power BI; experience with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Hyperion, BW, or Qlik is preferred. • Strong business acumen and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to executive stakeholders. • Highly adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a results-driven mindset.