Manufacturing Finance Analyst II

An Analyst II of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with oversight to at least one manufacturing site, collaborates with functional teams, and provides analytical insight to support operational objectives. The role contributes to short‑term financial planning, ad‑hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.

• Demonstrated experience working for a manufacturing company and / or a public accounting firm.
• Industry experience with renewable energy and / or technology, preferred.
• Demonstrated history of ability to manage tasks in a fast paced and high growth environment.
• Ability to make recommendations for process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance related field, required.
• Ability to perform analysis by assimilating multiple sources of information.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline.
• Solid oral and written communication
• Solid numerical proficiency, organizational, problem‑solving skills and use of logic.
• Ability to operate effectively within a global multi‑cultural organization and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Efficient at performing analysis and spotting errors.
• A strong working knowledge of inventory accounting and hands on experience performing inventory close related activities.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource management and finance systems; and
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

• Contributes to the success of at least one manufacturing site by providing analysis and insights on the financial performance of the business.
• Report on operational performance metrics for product costing and inventory management while assisting the business with analysis to drive cost reductions initiatives locally.
• Support the Company’s ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and other functional leaders to support the implementation of business processes, systems, reporting, and process enhancements.
• The ability to work collaboratively with external auditors.
• Travel: U.S. and international travel typically not to exceed 10% of time, required.
• Reporting Relationships:
  Reports to the Manager – Manufacturing Finance or Supervisor – Manufacturing Finance.
• Work location will be determined at the time of offer; candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

First Solar is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.