• Senior Financial Analyst

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (St. Charles, MO)


    This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here (http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more.

    Job Description

    AFB International is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Global FP&A team. This high-impact, highly visible role offers competitive pay, great benefits, and direct exposure to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence financial decisions across a global organization.

     

    In this role, you will partner closely with the Director, Global FP&A, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams across regions to improve forecast accuracy, deliver meaningful insights, and drive profitable growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic finance professional who enjoys transforming data into insight, influencing decisions, and making a measurable impact on global performance.

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    Global Planning & Forecasting

     

    + Support the annual operating plan, long-range strategic plan, and rolling forecasts across multiple global regions.

    + Partner with business and finance leaders to improve forecast accuracy, financial transparency, and decision-making.

     

    Financial Performance & Analysis

     

    + Provide deep analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow performance.

    + Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed, data-driven business decisions.

     

    Strategic Business Partnership

     

    + Develop executive-level reports and presentations that translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.

    + Collaborate cross-functionally on initiatives including headcount planning, pricing strategies, cost optimization, and global growth projects.

     

    Continuous Improvement

     

    + Recommend and implement enhancements to FP&A tools, models, and reporting processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and insight.

     

    Special Projects

     

    + Support scenario modeling, profitability analysis, M&A activity, and ad hoc leadership requests.

     

    What You Bring

     

    Education & Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).

    + 5+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis (global and/or manufacturing experience a plus).

     

    Technical Expertise

     

    + Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

    + Experience with ERP systems (SAP, IFS, or similar) and consolidation tools such as Vena, OneStream, or Hyperion.

    + Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.

    + Proven ability to analyze and interpret P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.

     

    Communication & Influence

     

    + Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across regions and functions.

     

    How You’ll Succeed

     

    + Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds trust and works effectively across global teams.

    + Clear Communication – Translates complex financial data into actionable business insights.

    + Integrity & Accountability – Demonstrates transparency and ownership of outcomes.

    + Empathy & Relationship Building – Forms strong partnerships across cultures and functions.

    + Critical Thinking – Applies sound judgment and objective analysis to decision-making.

     

    Why Join AFB International?

     

    + Global Impact – Influence financial decisions across multiple regions and markets.

    + Strategic Exposure – Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives.

    + Career Growth – Advance your career within a dynamic, global finance organization.

    + Innovative Culture – Drive continuous improvement and innovation in FP&A processes.

    + Competitive Pay & Benefits – Join a company that invests in its people.

     

    If you’re excited about partnering with leaders, influencing global strategy, and making finance a true driver of business success, AFB International offers the opportunity to do exactly that.

     

    AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

     

    Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

     

    Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

     

    We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.

     

    AFB International (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/afb-international/)

     

    + AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business.

     

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