Financial Analyst
About The Position
Position Summary: The Financial Analyst – This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to contribute to business growth while enhancing their career in finance. The Financial Analyst is responsible for accounting activities within the assigned site, including daily operations related to accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and other financial controls. This position is responsible for contributing to and maintaining internal controls and overseeing audits of policies and procedures to preserve the site’s assets. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis. Assist Controller in financial oversight of assigned portion of the business. Perform month-end closing responsibilities including preparing journal entries, accruals, ensuring monthly transactions are correctly recorded, and variance analysis on spending, absorption, and yield performance. Develop monthly forecasts for review with the Controller. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify trends and performance metrics. Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for stakeholders. Assist Controller with reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, develop action plans, and lead resolution on accounts. Coordinate balance sheet reviews. Assist Controller with analysis and reporting of financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as compared with the prior year, plan, and forecast. Identify areas for cost optimization and improve operational efficiencies. Ensure that financial records and reports comply with regulatory standards and company policies. Monitor financial risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies. Additional Responsibilities: Coordinate annual physical inventory and cycle count audits and annual fixed asset inventory audits Assist in AP transactions between vendor, Procurement, AP personnel, and requestors; assist in blocked invoice payments and GRIR (Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt) resolution. Maintain and improve strong internal control processes; implement financial process improvements to reduce cycle times, automate work, improve forecast quality, and enhance reporting and analysis processes. Provide financial analysis on special projects as required. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, marketing, and operations, to understand financial impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related fields, or relevant working experience
- 4+ years of experience in an accounting/finance position
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and communicate financial data to non-financial personnel
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be self-motivated and results oriented, proactive, and ale to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and capable of a high level of accuracy
- Must be process oriented, proactively question current practices, and drive improvements
- Ability to manage highly confidential information
- Some travel may be required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a manufacturing facility preferred
- Strong SAP experience
- Strong Excel skills and strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs
Responsibilities
- Accounting activities within the assigned site, including daily operations related to accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and other financial controls.
- Contributing to and maintaining internal controls and overseeing audits of policies and procedures to preserve the site’s assets.
- Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
- Assist Controller in financial oversight of assigned portion of the business.
- Perform month-end closing responsibilities including preparing journal entries, accruals, ensuring monthly transactions are correctly recorded, and variance analysis on spending, absorption, and yield performance.
- Develop monthly forecasts for review with the Controller.
- Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify trends and performance metrics.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for stakeholders.
- Assist Controller with reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, develop action plans, and lead resolution on accounts.
- Coordinate balance sheet reviews.
- Assist Controller with analysis and reporting of financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as compared with the prior year, plan, and forecast.
- Identify areas for cost optimization and improve operational efficiencies.
- Ensure that financial records and reports comply with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Monitor financial risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate annual physical inventory and cycle count audits and annual fixed asset inventory audits
- Assist in AP transactions between vendor, Procurement, AP personnel, and requestors; assist in blocked invoice payments and GRIR (Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt) resolution.
- Maintain and improve strong internal control processes; implement financial process improvements to reduce cycle times, automate work, improve forecast quality, and enhance reporting and analysis processes.
- Provide financial analysis on special projects as required.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, marketing, and operations, to understand financial impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
