Senior Operations Analyst - Financial

Senior Operations Analyst/Financial Location: Remote with 75% travel required Job Status: Full-Time Min. Experience level: 7-10 years’ experience Who We Are Implementation Engineers partners with companies to drive measurable, sustainable operational improvement. We specialize in delivering high-impact strategic initiatives through a structured, hands-on approach -- improving throughput, reducing cost, and aligning organizations. The Role We are seeking a Senior Operations Financial Analyst to play a critical role on client engagements focused on operational improvement. This position is central to our Program Design Phase (PDP), where financial rigor and operational insight are combined to build high-confidence business cases and transformation plans. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and client leadership to develop financial and operational models that reflect real shop-floor conditions across manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and supply chain environments. This role requires both strong analytical capability and comfort working onsite in plants and operational settings. What You'll Do Build detailed financial and operational models (NPV, IRR, ROI, payback) to support diagnostic and implementation phases Translate shop-floor observations into credible financial impact and business cases Analyze labor, productivity, downtime, yield, inventory, and cost drivers to support improvement initiatives Develop scenario analyses to support capital and operational investment decisions Track and validate ROI during execution to ensure benefits are realized Present clear, concise insights to client leadership, connecting operational data to financial outcomes Pressure-test assumptions to ensure recommendations are realistic, achievable, and sustainable What Makes You Successful Here You’ll thrive in this role if you: Are comfortable working in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and maintenance environments -- and show genuine respect for the people doing the work Can quickly understand how work is actually performed and reflect that reality in your analysis Balance analytical rigor with practical judgment, knowing when precision matters and when progress matters more Communicate clearly and thoughtfully with both frontline teams and senior leaders Value being part of a close-knit, highly collaborative analyst team where people actively support one another, share ideas openly, and step in to help without being asked Care as much about how the team works together as the quality of the output, and take pride in contributing to a positive, trusting team dynamic Approach your work with humility and curiosity, recognizing that the best answers are often built together Enjoy ambiguity, fast-paced work, and complex problem-solving -- especially when done alongside others who are equally invested in the team’s success What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, STEM or similar 7–10+ years’ experience in corporate or operations finance, consulting, or investment banking Strong understanding of financial modeling and valuation techniques (NPV, IRR, ROI, cost modeling) Exposure to GAAP and cost accounting principles Experience supporting or partnering with manufacturing, operations, maintenance, or supply chain teams Advanced Excel modeling and data manipulation skills Strong presentation and storytelling ability - especially with senior leaders Comfortable in high-ambiguity, fast-paced environments SQL, statistical tools, or Power BI experience a plus Spanish speaking a plus Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Typically up to ~75% travel, with flexibility for higher travel as needed. Why Join Implementation Engineers This is not a traditional finance role. It’s an opportunity to: Influence real operational decisions See your work drive change on the shop floor Partner directly with client leadership and operations teams Gain exposure across multiple industries, facilities, and operating models — accelerating y our learning and broadening your perspective Build depth at the intersection of finance, operations, and execution