Sr. Financial Analyst

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

The Sr. Financial Analyst will report directly to the Director of Finance Planning and Analysis. The right candidate for this single-person function will have the ability to analyze the key drivers of the business model and work closely with sales and operation teams to incorporate financial forecast and trends within their analysis, oversees profitability and ad hoc projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With roll-up of the Product Areas, determine all of the following on a routine basis:
• Monthly Financial Statements Reporting
• Monthly and/or Quarterly Forecasts as determined to be necessary.
• Work closely with sales team to accurately forecast in a timely manner.
• Take lead on CPP (Internal Developed Profitability Tool) sales analysis and trends for profitability reporting purposes.
• Understand pricing and effect on margin.
• Develop profitability reports (Profit by Plant, Product Category, etc. under the supervision of Sr. Manager)
• Support the development and distribution of management reporting package.
• Liaison between sales, IT, Operations and Corporate accounting for required analysis, suggesting other business analytics and develop schedules for management reporting.
• Align forecast with strategic plan and operational plan. Identify any issues that might exist once plans are published and socialized.
• Strong accounting concept or knowledge is required (US GAAP & IFRS)
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed and/or as requested by Division and/or Senior Management.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Finance and accounting is required.
• Direct Manufacturing Experience is preferred but thorough understanding of manufacturing accounting is required.
• Systems Development and Process Automation Experience is desirable.
• Previous Experience with SAP BI Database reporting tool is Preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong strategic & systematic thinking (forward-looking vision and anticipating of future needs).
• Proven ability to work with high degree of autonomy once given direction.
• Strong Problem Solving & Analytical skills; ability to draw actionable insights from data; experience with production, technical and business analytics.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships at senior organization levels; communicates long-term vision through clear and concise messages.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP BI.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting with 5-10 years of relevant experience.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

N/A

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Business Objects