Sr. Financial Analyst Operations

Description

About the Role

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to serve as the dedicated finance partner for our manufacturing plant. This is a highly visible, hands-on role embedded with plant leadership, supporting daily and strategic decision-making across labor, production, yield, and cost performance.

In this role, you will work closely with Plant Managers and Operations leaders to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and drive accountability to operating plans. This position is ideal for a senior-level finance professional who understands manufacturing environments and thrives in fast-paced, operational settings.

The role reports to our Indianapolis support center and requires on-site work at the Van Buren, Indiana plant one to two days per week, with one remote workday per week. 

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary finance partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight at daily, weekly, and monthly operating reviews.
• Analyze labor efficiency, overtime, yield, scrap, and conversion costs to support productivity and margin improvement.
• Develop and maintain plant-level forecasts for labor, volume, and manufacturing costs.
• Prepare monthly financial results and variance analyses, translating data into clear operational insights.
• Support annual budgets and operating plans, ensuring assumptions align with plant capabilities and production plans.
• Partner cross-functionally on productivity initiatives, cost-reduction efforts, and capital investment analysis.
• Improve plant-level financial reporting, controls, and analytical processes.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in manufacturing finance, operations finance, or cost accounting; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of plant operations, labor-driven cost structures, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ERP and BI tool experience a plus.
• Strong business partnership and communication skills with the ability to influence plant leadership.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.