Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

This role performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data. It is also the primary finance point of contact for the facilities. This role requires a high level of contact and communication with operations and commercial managers, as well as leadership within the finance organization. There is oftentimes external client interaction as well. The role requires performance under tight deadlines due to corporate closing calendars.

• Performs all accounting activities requiring some insight and depth of understanding for one or more facilities in accordance with corporate and division policies and procedures, including: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, payroll accounting, bank account reconciliation and monthly closings.

• Prepares the yearly budgets and quarterly forecasts for the concerned locations.

• Provides financial analysis, interpretation of variance from forecasts and actuals, and advice to management.

• Prepares a variety of documents, e.g. invoices, cost reports, trial balances, balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements etc.

• Prepares appropriate commentary or explanations relating to report items of particular interest of significance. This involves using judgment in order to determine what is of interest. Conducts any pertinent investigation of the accounts involved as necessary.

• Takes part in all external audit processes: provides explanations and any report needed to auditors, investigates any issue and ensures smooth collaboration.

• From financial and accounting perspectives, takes part in any project including: implementation of new solutions for customers, improvements or changes in current processes, etc.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Typically requires accounting or cost controlling experience.

• 2-5 years of experience in finance / accounting / business

• Demonstrated ability for critical thinking

• Attention to detail and accuracy of work product

• Able to work with large volumes of data efficiently

• Self‑motivated and able to work independently

• Able to build relationships within accounting and with the finance, commercial and operational team as the role requires

• Attention to detail while able to organize and explain financial information to others

• Organized with ability to complete tasks as assigned within established deadlines including budgeting / forecasting or preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as the role requires

• Advanced Excel skills

• Additional systems experience not required but a plus include SAP and BPC

• Work is primarily sedentary. Sits comfortably to do the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, or lifting item weighing up to 15 pounds.

Neovia is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and respect. Neovia does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against anyone – employees, customers, business partners, or others – on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the locations where we operate.