Financial Analyst

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Sacramento region seeking a Financial Analyst to support strategic pricing initiatives, cost analysis, and operational efficiency across multiple channels. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures.  The ideal candidate will have strong financial analyst, cost accounting, and strategic pricing experience. Manufacturing industry is highly preferred. 

This position is 100% onsite. Salary: Pay- $95,000- $115,000 per year (DOE) plus bonus.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement pricing tools, procedures, and resource plans to support strategic sales and operational goals
• Collaborate with Sales and Purchasing teams to align pricing architecture, channel relationships, and raw material cost tracking
• Create and manage reporting for sales forecasts, production metrics, and budgeting processes to support financial planning
• Analyze customer and product-level profitability, monitor cost variances, and identify key drivers impacting margins and inventory valuation
• Drive process improvements across manufacturing operations by conducting cost analysis, writing SOPs, and identifying opportunities for efficiency and saving

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Over 3 years of hands-on experience with pricing strategies, manufacturing cost drivers, and customer/channel P&L dynamics
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems across purchasing, planning, and costing functions
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment