<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Cost Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Southington, CT</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013213047</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a well-run manufacturing finance team where processes are streamlined, leadership is supportive, and work/life balance is genuinely respected. You’ll partner closely with operations and leadership while playing a key role in cost analysis, profitability, and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Own and analyze <strong>manufacturing cost accounting</strong>, including standard vs. actuals and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare <strong>profit center P& Ls</strong>, product mix analysis, and margin reporting</li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong> with journal entries and ad-hoc financial analysis</li><li>Provide detailed costing and financial insight for <strong>new product development and investment decisions</strong></li><li><strong>Lead the annual standard cost roll</strong>, ensuring accurate allocation across products</li><li>Partner with leadership on <strong>pricing strategy, efficiency improvements, and benchmarking</strong></li><li><strong>Support manufacturing operations across inventory, purchasing, and physical inventory</strong></li><li><strong>Collaborate with corporate finance and help adapt or enhance cost accounting systems</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Down-to-earth <strong>Controller and VP of Finance</strong> with a true team-first mindset</li><li>Tight-knit, collaborative finance group where everyone pitches in</li><li><strong>Excellent work/life balance</strong> with generous PTO and a <strong>company shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s</strong></li><li>Extremely <strong>organized and standardized processes</strong> </li><li><strong>Strong internal promotion track</strong> (recent analyst promoted to Senior just after one year)</li><li>High visibility role with frequent exposure to the <strong>GM and business leaders</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>3–5+ years of experience in cost accounting, accounting, finance, or analysis within manufacturing</li><li>Candidates from public accounting with manufacturing exposure are welcome</li><li>Strong ERP experience and solid Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Someone hands-on, analytical, and eager to grow with the business</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013213047.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>Our client in the Danbury, CT area has a Sr. Financial Analyst opening. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, contributing to critical budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. The role involves utilizing advanced Excel skills and Vena Solutions software to enhance financial planning and streamline analytics. The position requires a commitment of 2-3 days per week on-site, with flexibility after the initial onboarding period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making and forecasting processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with corporate services teams to provide accurate budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Implement a rolling forecast process to improve the accuracy of financial planning.</p><p>• Generate and consolidate financial reports, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Analyze monthly business results, including revenue and cost trends, to identify insights and opportunities.</p><p>• Create presentations and deliver actionable recommendations based on financial analysis.</p><p>• Conduct product and business profitability analyses, including cost and pricing factors.</p><p>• Update and refine standard operating policies and procedures for finance and accounting functions.</p><p>• Undertake ad hoc financial projects to enhance business insights and drive value.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Senior Financial Analyst role, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line: "Senior Financial Analyst" </p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Director of IT Infrastructure to lead and optimize our enterprise infrastructure operations. This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of our systems across a nationwide organization with thousands of users and hundreds of locations. Based in Manchester, Connecticut, this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring occasional travel to the corporate headquarters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy in alignment with business growth and operational goals.</p><p>• Oversee the performance and scalability of hybrid cloud environments, including Azure, to ensure efficient operations.</p><p>• Manage and optimize Citrix solutions to deliver secure and seamless experiences for end-users across multiple locations.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to maintain and enhance Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and identity management systems.</p><p>• Implement and refine Zscaler and Okta solutions for secure access and identity governance.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve automation, operational efficiency, and system performance.</p><p>• Establish and maintain high availability standards, achieving 99.99%+ uptime for critical infrastructure components.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of the IT infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to align infrastructure capabilities with business expansion objectives.</p><p>• Support proactive monitoring and incident response to minimize disruptions and maintain service excellence.</p>
