Senior FP&A Analyst, Manufacturing & Global Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

** Financial Analyst**

Irvine/Costa Mesa Area

The Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. This role involves executive-level reporting, variance analysis, and the development of advanced reporting models. Additionally, this position will assist the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and treasury operations as needed.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

_ Financial Planning & Analysis_

• Support the development and execution of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly re-forecast, and long-term financial plans.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather input, align assumptions, and prepare detailed financial projections.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis by comparing actual financial performance to budget and forecast, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the preparation of financial presentations for leadership, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee the accuracy of monthly sales and financial reports and provide resulting commentaries and executive summaries to management regarding variances.
• Partner with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance financial performance across the organization.

_ Accounting & Treasury_

• Prepare month-end journal entries.
• Ensure all journal entries are prepared and accurately inputted.
• Maintain journal entry files and log sheets.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Daily cash operations.
• Assist Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when needed.

_ Reporting_

• Oversee financial reporting for multiple entities, including Japan headquarter and other related organizations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Consolidate and analyze financial data across entities to provide a holistic view of business performance.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends in Dashboards and PowerPoint format.
• Ensure all reporting aligns with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

_ Ad-hoc Analysis and Special Projects_

• Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis, business case development, and strategic initiatives as required by senior management.
• Assist with other high-impact financial projects.

_ Process Improvement_

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Recommend best practices and automation tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial analyses and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience with accounting systems and practices
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to research and resolve issues with high degree of complexity
• Demonstrated willingness to go the extra mile to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Expert level proficiency with MS Office; advanced skill set with Excel
• Proficiency with SAP or ERP system equivalent
• Ability to follow Company policies and safety guidelines

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution in accounting, finance, mathematics, business administration, or equivalent.

· A minimum of five (5) years of current professional experience in financial analysis or accounting.