Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystThe Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing timely financial and operational analysis in a dynamic, lean manufacturing environment. In this role you will analyze results, identify trends, develop reports, and communicate your findings to members of senior management and business partners in an organized and effective manner. The Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for process improvements, booking journal entries, and performing account reconciliations. The role will also involve various ad-hoc projects based on the current business needs.

This will be located at our Freeport, IL facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for various month-end closing responsibilities such as journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.

• Monitors financial and business KPI’s throughout the month and produces consolidated reports; summarizing and analyzing actual results against forecast and budget.

• Review P&L activity and variances for completeness and accuracy.

• Assist management and business partners in analyzing trends and variances to ensure accurate forecast expectations are being set for the businesses.

• Responsible for setting and maintaining standard costs.

• Perform analysis on advisability of expenditure via ROI calculations.

• Account level and labor efficiency forecast development for our business unit locations.

• Provide appropriate data analysis to assist management and work with various business partners for annual budget and strategic planning processes.

• Manage critical elements of financial internal control environment, support annual and internal audit requests.

• Supports execution of annual physical inventory process.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including intermediate to expert Excel skills; experience working with large data sets; able to manipulate and organize effectively and efficiently

• Knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business system, with Oracle experience preferred

• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks.

• Highly motivated with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment (can handle time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency).

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran