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Senior Financial Analyst

Central Moloney

# Senior Financial Analyst

> Central Moloney · North Little Rock, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Transformers

## Description

**Position Description**

Central Moloney, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and analytical **Senior Financial Analyst** to support the **Central Moloney and Cam Tran** business units within the North American FP&A organization.

This role is responsible for **financial planning, forecasting, operational analysis, and performance reporting** that supports key strategic and operational decisions. The Senior Financial Analyst will partner closely with leaders across **Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales** to provide financial insights that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and business performance.

This position offers strong exposure to **Private Equity ownership and strategic decision-making**, along with the opportunity to help build and refine a **best-in-class FP&A function** within a growing manufacturing organization.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

**Financial Planning & Forecasting**

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles for the Central Moloney and Cam Tran business units.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve financial models and forecasts to support operational and strategic initiatives.
  • Integrate cost drivers, production metrics, and operational inputs into financial forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.
  • Analyze sales & cost data to identify trends, patterns, and growth/savings opportunities.
  • Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate business risks and opportunities.

**Reporting & Analysis – Cost and Operations Focus**

  • Support monthly financial reporting and performance reviews, including detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
  • Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations for business leaders and executives.
  • Design and maintain dynamic financial models and scalable reporting frameworks that enable consistent, repeatable performance analysis across business units.
  • Take ownership of data sourcing, validation, and pressure-testing to ensure reporting accuracy and reliability across financial and operational datasets.
  • Develop and implement Power BI dashboards and other business intelligence tools where appropriate to improve visibility into key financial, operational, and commercial KPIs.
  • Build and automate reporting processes and analytical tools that improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance decision-making speed.
  • Drive additional visibility into operations, procurement, and production scheduling via analysis incorporating Standard Routings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Headcount Planning, and Inventory.

**Cost Analysis & Control**

  • Collaborate with North American Cost Accounting and Operations teams to identify and interpret production, labor, and material cost variances.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Executive Leadership to track, interpret, and plan SG&A spend (headcount, professional fees, commissions).
  • Develop models and reports to track cost improvement initiatives across North America while maintaining operational and quality standards.
  • Monitor key operational drivers impacting manufacturing efficiency and gross margin performance.
  • Incorporate the above into forecast models, supporting forecast accuracy and organizational accountability.

**Capital Planning**

  • Support capital expenditure (Capex) planning, investment analysis, and tracking for supported business units.
  • Develop financial analyses and ROI models to support capital investment decisions.
  • Monitor and report on the financial performance of approved capital and strategic projects.

**Process Improvement & Collaboration**

  • Support ERP initiatives, system enhancements, and standard cost implementations across business units; previous experience with OneStream or similar Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems is a plus.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Cost Accounting, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve financial visibility and data accuracy.
  • Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts..

**Work Environment**

This is a **full-time, on-site position** based in **Little Rock, Arkansas**. The role involves collaboration with team members across North America, supporting both Central Moloney and Cam Tran entities.

## Requirements

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally within FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis roles.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred.

**Technical Skills**

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and Power Query.
  • Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, cost accounting concepts, and variance analysis**.**

**Professional Skills**

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
  • Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic business environment.
  • Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships across finance and operations teams.

## Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with matching).
  • PTO and paid holidays.
  • Opportunity for professional growth, exposure to Private Equity operations, and mentorship within a high-performing FP&A team.

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