Financial Analyst 4

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we're the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

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Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

Essential Function:

This position will support Finance & Silfex Operations through analysis of all aspects of inventory management, financial modeling and other special projects related to business operations and finance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary focus will be in financial planning and forecasting. With 5+ years of experience in advanced excel based modeling.
• Lead the period cycle count execution from a financial audit perspective.
• Field internal/external audit requests concerning inventory.
• Lead annual product cost analysis and cost roll activities.
• Apply financial principles for inventory analysis of processes and products, including its valuation and cost drivers.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision supporting business objectives.
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements in business drivers (KPIs).
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Apply knowledge of financial management functions, processes, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by program or project managers and key stakeholders in the business.
• Support ongoing improvement of business processes impacting financial forecasting and management reporting.
• Perform workflow items in the ERP system related to costing, inventory adjustments, and setting of transfer pricing.
• Perform all related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to Silfex management.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Apply Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.
• Must possess the ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the organization (written and verbal).
• Must be highly motivated and have a desire to innovate and create new way of problem solving.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to extract data from and ERP and make it useful and actionable to the business.
• Must work effectively with personnel at various levels within the organization, from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations clearly in oral and written form.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication - Begin with the end in mind - Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive Finance, Accounting, or Economics experience in business finance or other relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. MBA/CPA preferred.
• Proven work experience in a quantitatively heavy role
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems and data querying methods and tools
• Excellent application skills in financial principles; including costing, valuation, and financial modeling
• Excellent written or verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently working near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate. Employee is required to meet all PPE requirements as outlined in Silfex procedures.