Senior Financial Analyst - Operations at Reynolds Consumer Products in US-IL-Lake Forest

Job description

• Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!
• We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst - Operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest , IL .
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Financial Analyst - Operations , you will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, transparency, and insight across product costing, manufacturing cost, inventory management, and profitability analysis. You will collaborate closely with teams in Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and FP&A to ensure product costs are accurately captured in SAP, analyzed for financial impact, and clearly communicated. This role is also integral to the customer bid process and provides analytical support for strategic and operational decision-making. Overall, the role will provide exposure to one of our company’s most diverse portfolio of products, getting the chance to assist on key projects and exposure to the leadership team.
• You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!
• Financial Analysis & Costing
• Own and manage product costing processes in SAP, including standard cost updates, cost rollups, and variance analysis
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet impacts of product cost changes, focusing on margin, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold
• Prepare and interpret inventory and scrap reports, identifying trends, risks, and performance improvement opportunities
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory, costing, and manufacturing variances including telling the financial story for our business unit’s operational performance
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and modeling to support strategic and operational decisions
• Reporting & Business Intelligence
• Develop and enhance BI reports and dashboards that provide visibility into costing, inventory, and operational performance metrics
• Identify and implement reporting, analysis, and workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner with cross-functional teams: Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Marketing—to understand cost drivers, support new product introductions, enable competitive bids, and lead cost reduction initiatives
• Controls, Data Integrity & Process Improvement
• Maintain robust data integrity, process controls, and documentation for all costing and inventory processes

Requirements

• Education/Experience
• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, operations finance, or cost accounting with preference given to consumer packaged goods experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Leadership experience with a consumer manufacturing company
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Systems capabilities including ERP systems (SAP a plus), Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel a must.
• Candidates with good communication, teamwork, and leadership skills combined with a curious and analytical nature thrive in our culture.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls, financial governance, and accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams, build collaborative partnerships, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Skills

Required

• Advanced Excel
• ERP systems (SAP a plus)
• Hyperion
• Microsoft Office
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost accounting
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls
• Financial governance
• Accounting principles
• Analyze complex financial information

Benefits

• USD $75,900.00 - USD $104,400.00 /A