Senior financial analyst

As Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in analysing financial and operational performance across eight production facilities located in six European countries. Reporting directly to the Finance Director Europe, you will work closely with the Director Europe, Director Operational Support & Projects, and local Finance Managers to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions and quantify improvement potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis Analyze actual, forecast and budget financial performance across multiple production facilities. Monitor and evaluate operational KPIs including: Production volumes, Capacity utilization, Scrap rates, Manufacturing efficiency, Labor productivity. Identify trends, risks, performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Support monthly business reviews with meaningful analysis and recommendations.
• Benchmarking & Cost Efficiency Develop and maintain cost efficiency benchmarks across production facilities. Analyze cost developments in relation to operational performance and production volumes. Quantify the financial impact of operational improvement initiatives. Identify best practices and support the implementation of improvement opportunities across sites.
• Savings Reporting Track, validate and report operational and purchasing savings initiatives. Ensure consistent methodologies and calculations are applied across all facilities. Challenge assumptions and verify realised benefits against business expectations.
• Inflation & Cost Monitoring Establish and maintain inflation trackers by production facility. Monitor developments in labour, energy, material and overhead costs. Support forecast and budget processes by providing insight into cost trends and inflation impacts.
• Strategic Projects Support various European projects including: Cost price harmonization initiatives, Shared service cost allocation reviews, Reporting standardization and process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, Controlling or Manufacturing Finance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience working across multiple sites, countries or business units is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools such as Power BI.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and transform them into actionable business insights.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and cost structures.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to interact with senior stakeholders.
• Able to challenge information constructively and drive fact-based decision making.
• Proactive, independent and results-oriented.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will: Deliver meaningful insights that improve operational and financial performance. Create transparency through robust benchmarking and performance analysis. Establish reliable savings and inflation reporting across Europe. Support key strategic projects that improve profitability and cost competitiveness. Become a trusted business partner to both Finance and Operations leadership.

What We Offer

A highly visible European role with direct exposure to senior leadership. The opportunity to drive performance improvements across eight manufacturing facilities. A dynamic international environment with significant learning and development opportunities.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.