Senior Financial Analyst

Norsk Hydro

. Support monthly closing activities to accurately reflect the plant’s financial position, including profit and loss, capital base, and cash from operations .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMonett • Missouri • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on cost management and compliance. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like SAP for financial data management and analysis.

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Financial AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingCost ManagementERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)Internal Controls

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Hard Skills

Standard Costing PrinciplesVariance AnalysisInventory ValuationFinancial ReportingPerformance MetricsCapital Expenditure TrackingKPI AnalysisCost AnalysisData-Driven StorytellingFinancial Guidance

Soft Skills

AccountabilityExecution RigorCommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In AccountingBachelor’s Degree In Finance

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentPlant OperationsFinancial ManagementCompliance StandardsAudit Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support monthly closing activities to accurately reflect the plant’s financial position, including profit and loss, capital base, and cash from operations
Provide financial guidance and analysis to the Plant Manager, Controller, and other operational leaders to support business decisions
Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and KPI reporting, including selling and general administrative expenses
Analyze monthly financial performance, including actual results versus budget and actual versus standard costs, and identify significant variances
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial and manufacturing analyses, reports, and presentations for internal management and other stakeholders
Maintain accurate cost information in SAP and conduct product cost studies, customer profitability analyses, and other cost-related evaluations
Support capital expenditure activities by providing required financial data and conducting annual fixed asset inventories
Assist with semi-annual physical inventories, including analyzing inventory results and reconciling variances to the general ledger
Maintain and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with established financial management requirements
Support accounts payable, payroll coding, and other financial processes as needed
Provide additional reporting and analytical support to the Controller and Operations
Serve as a succession role for the Controller, gaining broad exposure to financial planning, reporting, and operational support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of five years’ experience in similar roles, preferably including experience in a Plant Operation environment
Ability to work extended hours as business needs require
Previous manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is preferred
In depth understanding of standard costing principles and variance analysis
Experience and ability to perform inventory valuation, reconcile inventory accounts, and analyze inventory movements
In depth experience with manufacturing KPIs
Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)
In depth knowledge of capital expenditure tracking
Deep experience preparing financial reports, cost analysis and performance metrics
In depth understanding of internal controls, compliance standards and support for audit processes
Ability to connect data to strategy, interpret trends, identify business risks/opportunities, and communicate and influence stakeholders with data driven storytelling
Ability to lead monthly reporting cycles, special projects and process improvements
Demonstrates accountability and execution rigor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave
Less than 10% travel required