Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Are you a forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments? StaffBuffalo is excited to partner with a rapidly expanding international manufacturing company to hire a Senior Financial Analyst for their North American headquarters in Amherst, NY. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$85,000/year, depending on experience, and a chance to step into a high-visibility role where your expertise will directly influence operational and strategic decisions.

As part of a lean and collaborative finance team, you’ll play a vital role in streamlining internal processes, enhancing cost visibility, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive the company’s operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing finance and cost analysis, along with advanced Excel and Power BI skills to improve data visibility and reporting speed. You should be excited about working closely with senior leadership, comfortable managing competing priorities, and confident navigating ERP systems during a period of growth and transformation.

This is a hybrid position in the WNY area.  

Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate costs, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Help optimize financial processes within a new ERP system and ensure system accuracy
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Maintain and enhance cost accounting and inventory analysis
• Analyze capital investments and support decision-making with ROI modeling
• Prepare and file various tax returns (e.g., sales/use, corporate income)
• Support internal controls, compliance processes, and external audits
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and leadership teams
• Perform ad-hoc financial projects and reporting for leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus
• 2+ years of financial experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial software/ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting practices
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data clearly and accurately
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000–$85,000/year, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Highly collaborative team culture in a growing Amherst HQ
• Opportunities for visibility and advancement
  

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know and your future career goals. Throughout the process, we will provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, provide client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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