Sr Analyst - Operations Finance

Senior Analyst – Operations Finance    Location: Mebane, NC Base Salary Rate: $93,254.00 - $109,710.00 Job type: Full-time   About This Role  We’re seeking a high-impact Financial Specialist to help transform how we analyze, consolidate, and act on operational financial data across our network of three manufacturing facilities and two distribution centers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, operations, and data/analytics—and is excited about leveraging Power BI, automation, and emerging AI tools to elevate decision-making. You will work directly with leadership, including the Chief Operations Officer, to shape insights that drive productivity, working capital efficiency, and cost improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities Operational Performance & Executive Insights Lead productivity reporting and analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior leadership, including the COO Translate operational data into strategic recommendations that improve efficiency, throughput, and cost structure Build and continuously enhance executive-level dashboards and reporting packages  Working Capital & Inventory Optimization Provide financial oversight of working capital performance, with a focus on: Inventory productivity and turns Accounts Payable on-hand and cash efficiency Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and operational discipline across sites  Reporting & Forecasting Modernization Drive automation and modernization of monthly close reporting and forecasting processes Leverage Power BI and AI-enabled tools to improve speed, accuracy, and usability of financial data Standardize and streamline reporting across all manufacturing and distribution locations  Deep-Dive Analysis & Continuous Improvement Perform ad-hoc operational deep dives focused on cost reduction, efficiency gains, and process improvement Partner cross-functionally to evaluate and implement improvement initiatives Challenge existing assumptions and bring forward data-driven recommendations   Basic Qualifications    Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or operations finance   Preferred Qualifications     Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Proven ability to build management reporting that drives insights—not just data Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication skills and ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Experience or interest in applying AI/automation tools to finance processes A self-starter who is motivated to make a visible impact Passionate about turning data into insight and action Naturally curious—you ask “why” and dig deeper into the numbers Energized by cross-functional collaboration and working toward shared goals Excited about modernizing finance through analytics, automation, and technology