Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst - Aurora Colorado

At PMI U.S., we are building a modern nicotine business—focused on helping make a future without cigarettes a reality in America. As the U.S. businesses of Philip Morris International, we are investing in new products, science, and capabilities to provide the approximately 25 million legal‑age adults who still smoke with better alternatives.

Our approach is rooted in innovation, responsible marketing, and a growing U.S. footprint that spans manufacturing, technology, and commercial operations across the country.

That creates real opportunity. You’ll have the space to take ownership, develop new ideas, and contribute to work that is shaping our business and the category. We’re looking for people who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by progress—because the scale of what we’re building creates room to grow in different directions.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst to support our manufacturing operations through accurate cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and operational reporting. This role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Production leaders to drive financial visibility, strengthen controls, and identify opportunities to improve cost performance. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, experience within a manufacturing environment, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. Your Day-to-Day Forecasting & Financial Planning • Lead annual, quarterly, and monthly forecasting activities in partnership with cost center managers. • Analyze budgets and forecasts, identify significant variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance. • Prepare and distribute cost center reports and assist business leaders with variance analysis and corrective actions. • Research and analyze production variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, and purchase price variances. Standard Costing & Inventory Management • Lead the review and maintenance of finished goods standard costing. • Review production order activity to ensure financial accuracy and timely closure. • Support annual cost revaluation activities and validate bills of materials (BOMs) and routings for costing accuracy. • Coordinate annual physical inventory activities and monitor cycle count results. • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and material variances. KPI Reporting & Cost Improvement • Support the development and maintenance of production and cost-related KPIs. • Validate KPI data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Partner with Engineering and Production teams to evaluate operational cost data. • Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities related to scrap reduction, yield improvement, labor productivity, downtime, and other manufacturing efficiencies. Financial Close & Audit Support • Assist with month-end close activities and preparation of monthly financial reporting packages. • Support fixed asset audits and account reconciliations. • Coordinate internal and external audit requests and prepare supporting documentation. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.

Who We're Looking For • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. • 3+ years of financial analyst or accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing variance analysis. • Experience supporting audits, maintaining internal controls, and applying GAAP accounting standards. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis. • Experience working with ERP and reporting systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms). • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial results and insights to non-finance stakeholders. • Fluent in English. • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. What's Nice to Have • Experience in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment. • Exposure to inventory management, physical inventory processes, and cycle count programs. • Experience partnering directly with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams. • Knowledge of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or cost productivity initiatives. • CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional accounting certification. • Experience developing operational dashboards and KPI reporting tools.

Annual Base Salary Range: $96,800 - $121,000

What we offer:

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more! We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace. Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com .

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