Senior Financial Analyst at PrideStaff Financial in Allamuchy, New Jersey

Key Responsibilities: Inventory & Working Capital: Own physical stock KPIs (DOI, turnover, inventory velocity, dynamic holding costs); analyze stock control gaps and evaluate their direct impact on the P&L, Balance Sheet, and working capital. Manufacturing & COGS Analysis: Drive granular gross margin optimization; evaluate standard costing, landed costs, inbound freight, and transportation expenses against customer selling prices to capture cost-saving opportunities. Systems & Data Integrity: Partner with IT and plant/warehouse operations to build automated stock monitoring tools within ERP systems. Commercial Finance: Partner with sales leadership on product pricing strategies, deal margins, customer profitability, and dynamic financial modeling. Core Requirements

Experience: 6-9+ years in FP&A with dedicated experience in manufacturing, consumer goods (CPG), wholesale, or distribution environments. (Banking/Financial Services backgrounds will not fit this role).Hands-on Expertise: Proven track record in inventory mechanics, landed transportation costs, and driver-based gross margin improvement. Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of how supply chain operations, inventory valuation, and stock control directly affect Balance Sheet and P&L performance. Work Style & Tech: High-autonomy self-starter who adapts quickly to operational concepts. Advanced Excel (dynamic modeling) and hands-on experience with manufacturing/distribution ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and BI tools.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.