Senior Financial Analyst

Johnson Screens Inc•New Brighton, MN

9h•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions. We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process. Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources. We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people. We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement, and we believe that our people are the key to our success. Our daily work is guided by six values, which we call our True North: Open-Mindedness, Competence, Confidence, Collaboration, Integrity and Results This is the standard we hold ourselves to – and we’re raising the bar. High performers belong here. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you. Apply now and grow with Johnson Screens. The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A serves as a strategic business partner to sales, project management and executive leadership. This role drives financial transparency, margin optimization, cost control, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with operational understanding and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.This position will report to the Director, Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced skills with Microsoft excel required
Strength of character; must be tough-minded and unafraid to state opinion
Solid work ethic with a high level of energy; can take a “roll-up-the-sleeves” approach
Ability to perform multiple stage projects to their completion.
Ability to distill large amounts of data into useful analysis
Able to present financial data to non-financial managers
Excellent planning, organization and analytical skills
Experience working with fully integrated ERP systems required, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted finance business partner within the organization, working cross-functionally to improve processes, eliminate waste and enhance profitability
Prepare and present monthly financial results, including revenue, gross margin, and operating expense analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, highlighting key drivers and business risks.
Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
Support sales and project managers with margin and Percentage of Completion (POC) analysis to aid in data-based decision making
Analyze product line, customer, and market segment profitability to identify margin expansion opportunities.
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis (volume, pricing, labor, material cost inflation, backlog conversion, etc.) to assess business risk and opportunities.
Partner with SG&A and R&D leaders, driving expense transparency, accountability, and alignment with business priorities.
Analyze spending trends and identify cost optimization opportunities to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Evaluate capital investment proposals, perform ROI and payback analysis, and conduct post-investment performance reviews.
Enhance financial reporting processes and tools to improve accuracy, automation, and timeliness of information.
Develop and maintain long-range financial models to support strategic planning and multi-year growth initiatives.
Support annual operating plan development and quarterly forecasts, including scenario modeling and assumption validation.