Finance Analyst 2

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We're currently looking for a Finance Analyst 2 to join our team in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary

This position serves as the budget coordinator for the Nissan North America Purchasing Department. This person will review and track purchasing production and vendor expenditure requests. This person will also prepare, consolidate and distribute monthly production purchasing reports through knowledge and usage of several purchasing systems such as Tableau, Excel, SAP, CFP and others. This person will also support the monthly production parts financial close process to ensure accurate reporting. Conducts complex ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

Utilize various purchasing systems to construct manipulate dashboards, run standard monthly and ad hoc reports. Produce root cause variance analysis. Collaborate with purchasing client groups to achieve cost reduction targets. Processes and tracks expenditure requests, analyzing costs vs. benefits. Processes/pays weekly invoices and prepares inter-company and invoices. Processes monthly journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting. Prepares and distributes monthly reporting to the global Nissan function. Prepares and distributes monthly supplier dashboard to the senior management. Verifies, approves and monitors production part price change requests. Processes production part fluctuation reclasses. Serves as the liaison to Nissan global purchasing administration for non-production purchasing. Support monthly calls with senior management as needed. Works with internal purchasing clients, as well as cross-functionally with finance, engineering and NNA affiliates. Performs other related duties and ad-hoc reports as necessary.

Job Knowledge and Skill:

Firm understanding of accounting principles; excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work with diverse groups; a self-starter with the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment; and strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and take corrective action when necessary.

Experience:

3+ years of experience at a professional level in related field.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America