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Sr. Financial Analyst - Food Manufacturing

Turlock, CA 95380

Posted: 06/12/26 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Operations Job Number: 10974

Job Description


Sr. Financial Analyst - Food Manufacturing
Turlock, CA
Comp: $95k-$120k
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to lead the development and improvement of our manufacturing cost accounting and FP&A functions. This role will be instrumental in building accurate product cost models, improving BOM and routing structures, and providing insights that drive operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, process costing, and financial analysis, with the ability to partner closely with operations.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain accurate cost models for all products and processes, including labor, overhead, and yield factors.
  • Analyze ROI and financial viability of new projects, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
  • Validate historical capital investments and assess ongoing performance.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
  • Collaborate with operations to integrate labor and overhead into BOMs and routings.
  • Improve financial reporting tools and dashboards to enhance decision-making.
  • Implement and optimize cost accounting processes and controls for a process manufacturing environment.
  • Utilize ERP systems (Sage X3 experience preferred) to extract, analyze, and report financial data.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes with cost and variance analysis.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
 Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA/CMA preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting (food, dairy, or process industries strongly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, routings, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and advanced Excel skills; BI tools a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
 
Preferred Attributes
  • Experience in dairy or food processing; other process manufacturing industries considered.
  • Proven track record of building cost structures and improving costing accuracy.
  • Strategic mindset with attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jamie Goldman
Executive Recruiter

Jamie comes to APS with over 15 years of Executive Recruitment and Client Management Experience working on searches to build great teams in a variety of different industries throughout her career. Prior to joining APS, Jamie owned her own Executive Search firm where she specialized in nationwide searches for Accounting, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing roles. She holds an MBA in General Business and a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Central Florida. Although Jamie was born and raised in Florida, she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her two young children and Golden Retriever.  Jamie is passionate about recruiting and doing what she feels is best for both her candidates and clients.    

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