Operations Financial Analyst, Inventory

Scope of the Role

• Develops inventory analysis reports; analyzes variances; reconciles inventory accounts to the general ledger; prepares monthly journal entries as needed.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations.
• Manages Cycle Count Policy; works with warehouse personnel and internal/external auditors to comply with SOX.
• Coordinates multiple internal and external site visits to complete review requirements.
• Acts as liaison between internal and external auditors; drafts responses stemming from audit outcomes.
• Provides financial leadership and coordinates operational value stream financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting related to inventory.
• Ensures accounting procedures conform to GAAP; partners with OPS US management; provides data for continuous improvement; tracks metrics and holds accountability.
• Summarizes and communicates periodic and quarterly results with sites and management.
• Analyzes inventory obsolescence; derives inventory reserves by business area; identifies inventory at risk and creates reserves.
• Assists with year-end and other period-end processes, and performs ad hoc analysis and reports.

• Strong knowledge of managerial accounting with understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and computer skills; familiarity with SAP, Excel, BPC AO, and Crystal Reports (strongly preferred).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently, meet deadlines, and work additional/flexible hours as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance + 5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience.

• Competitive compensation; benefits tailored to support you and your family; career development opportunities.