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We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst based in Rosemont, Illinois, with a focus on the Manufacturing Industry. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity, where you will be tasked with enhancing financial decision-making within the company. Your role will involve working closely with the finance team and manufacturing team, ensuring smooth operations, and resolving any variances that may arise.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the finance team to check data from production and ensure everything is running as expected

• Utilize SAP, particularly the financial module, for product cost controlling and checking production orders

• Contribute to the month-end close and year-end close processes

• Prepare and present KPI reports related to production usages, usage rate, efficiencies, and personnel

• Handle challenges such as completing tasks within limited time, especially around the month-end

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to analyze contract labor usage and find solutions to any discrepancies

• Participate in forecasting and financial planning processes

• Control inventory from an accounting perspective, understanding the balance sheet, and the entire process

• Develop and maintain cross-functional experiences

• Be prepared to work closely with leadership, possibly providing coaching when necessary

• Utilize skills in Finance, S/4HANA, SAP, Cost Control, Production orders, SAP Manufacturing, Manufacturing Industry, KPI Reporting, Month End Close, Year End Closings, Forecasting, and Financial Planning.

Requirements • Proven experience in the role of a Financial Analyst or similar.

• Extensive knowledge of finance principles and financial planning.

• Proficiency in SAP and S/4HANA.

• Familiarity with the Manufacturing Industry and SAP Manufacturing.

• Proficiency in Cost Control and managing Production orders.

• Experience in KPI Reporting.

• Expertise in Month End Close and Year End Closings.

• Strong forecasting abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. Advanced degree or certification such as CFA or CPA is a plus.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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