Financial Specialist

PURPOSE:Responsible for processing financial related activities for the Regional Group as assigned. Supports processes for the respective business regions for both investment and indirect costs. Performs analysis necessary to complete and report on the financial results. Processes data within defined processes efficiently & accurately. This person will manage the budget for a department within IT. This person will handle forecasting and work with the management team to ensure their forecasts remain accurate. In addition, they will keep budgets up to date. This person will be responsible for managing local financial data and preparing and analyzing the data. This person will also do presentations to various departments relating to financial information.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the forecasting data maintained in the Americas Region and Central Controlling/Munich is in synch.
• Supports budget financial planning and reporting by assisting in the annual budget planning for all applicable cost centers.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions and prepare reports.
• Ensures that all entries are correctly coded and entered into respective financial systems.
• Investigates discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains monthly actual costs against budgets for department cost centers within region.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the respective Operations Managers and Department Manager on expense related topics.
• Performs other financial operational tasks such as tracking PO requisition in SAP.
• Performs required Goods Receipts for all POs within the Region.
• Provides justifications for Investments/spending.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes data related to special projects.
• Self-initiatively performs improvement processes and projects for own as well as departmental related.
• Adheres to all accounting and auditing policies and procedures.
• Sets-up all energy accounts throughout the Americas.
• Ensures all energy accounts are properly maintained and monthly payments are processed.
• Prepares and reports monthly energy usage reports to energy manager and AG centrally.
• Responsible for tracking, maintaining overviews, reporting, and communicating energy consumption.
• Coordinates and monitors individual expenses to support the adherence of the annual budget, financial planning, and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, or Finance or the equivalent of 4+ years of professional related experience.
• 5+ years professional experience in a financial, controlling, or accounting role to include: Experience in reporting, accounting, project management and international finance processes (preferred).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5+ years Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced PowerPoint skills
• Budget management (project or department level)
• 5+ years Financials, Controlling and Procurement systems/ modules experience (SAP preferred).
• 5+ years General Accounting/Financial skills.
• Organization skills, self-motivated, ability to multitask across several assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organization skills - seeking a self-starter with strong attention to detail skills.
• Contribute individually with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement.
• SAP (or Great Plains software experience)

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with digitalization tools (i.e. Tableau & PowerBI)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: 1400 Hwy 101 South, Greer, SC 29651, United States
• Schedule: Day Shift, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am -5:00 pm (WFH possible 1 day per week)
• Travel: None
• Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.