Costs & Claims Analyst

This position is responsible for:

• Controlling and tracking fixed costs activity related to the Purchasing & Supplier Quality (P&S Q) and Purchasing Finance (PSFIN) organizations
• Analyzing and reporting all activity and actual results, by department (Director), related to fixed costs expense for both P&S Q and PSFIN
• Consolidating Global fixed costs monthly to report to the Global Group Purchasing CFO
• Acting as lead operations analyst and administrator for the supplier cancellation claims process, and assisting suppliers with claim submissions in the web based Supplier Cancellation Claim System (SCCS)
• Managing the SCCS system and resolving any issues regarding buyer, supplier or management updates, including changes with buyers, role assignments, claim approvals and entering account information
• Managing account reconciliations through GLCM for responsible key accounts and preparing period to period analysis and explain variances from actuals to budgets and forecasts

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Finance or Accounting
• Knowledge of accounting including JVs and month-end close
• Experience with SAP
• Strong personal computer skills including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent accounting, analytical and teamwork skills

• CPA or CMA
• Ability to interact with all levels - Communication Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a time constrained environment
• Problem solving and ability to multi-task
• Experience using Onestream
• Variance Analysis & Period-to-Period Reporting
• Forecasting, Budgeting, Business Planning, Accounting Close