Sr Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr Financial Analyst is Responsible for providing financial planning and business analysis as it relates to a specific business group/area, and to provide senior management insight into financial trends. Includes assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts (monthly, quarterly and annual) as well as providing competitive informational financial analysis and other forms of benchmarking.

• The Sr Financial Analyst will assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations.
• Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Reconcile intercompany invoice activity with trading partners and IC Accounting.
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register.
• Track program launch expenses and report out to Business Unit and Plant Management.
• Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis.
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
• Cost accounting functions: BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis. Annual standard material, labor, burden, overhead cost setting. Work with commercial team to ensure correct pricing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required. Knowledge of basic accounting theory and methods.
• 3-5 years related work experience. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive use of MS Excel. Able to summarize financial data and present to non-financial audience.
• Working knowledge of SAP, QAD, MFGPro, HFM, or equivalent ERP systems

PRIMARY LOCATION

Greenfield Facility