Senior Financial Analyst
SmartCover Systems
Why Badger Meter?
Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!
Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.
We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.
What You Will Contribute:
The Senior Financial Analyst is a key contributor to the Finance team, with a specialized focus on operational variance analysis and budgeting. This role partners closely with operations, financial planning, supply chain, and senior leadership to deliver insights that drive efficiency and cost control across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and a strong communicator who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational variance analysis, including overhead, labor, shop order close and material variances across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on operations-related financial data and provide audit support as needed.
- Collaborate with operations and plant leadership to develop and manage the operational budget, including overhead allocations and cost center planning.
- Analyze and report on actual vs. budget performance for operational departments, identifying drivers of variance and recommending corrective actions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate product cost changes, new product introductions, and their impact on operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning for operations.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or operations-heavy environment.
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with AS400 or similar ERP systems.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as MicroStrategy preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate actionable insights.
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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