Plant Financial Analyst

Overview

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the financial leadership team for the plant. Responsible for maintaining financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Financial Analyst is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager, Plant Controller, and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant.

About the work location:

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Responsibilities:

• Assist all financial functions within the manufacturing facility including purchasing, receiving, production, shipping and inventory control. Validate accuracy of all P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in providing accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and Capital to enable management proper allocation of resources.
• Process and review payroll times cards weekly for accuracy.
• Review and resolve open receipts and invoice issues.
• Prepare and enter journal entries during month end close.
• Maintain/improve current control environment and company policy compliance.
• Support safeguarding company assets via routine cycle count program, periodic physical inventory, and fixed asset controls.
• Assist in coordinate the preparation of capital expenditure requests (CERs) and actively work with the CER project managers to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns. Monitor capital project spending and be responsible for closing capital projects on a timely basis. Maintain the integrity of the location’s fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.
• Work with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues including budgeting, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.
• Support document record keeping and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, transactional efficiencies, cost effectiveness and conformance to company policies. Work with stakeholders to implement positive changes.
• Monitor all spending and report monthly, quarterly and annual results to management.
• Maintain and monitor overhead spend with Coupa/Hyperion reportsto monitor expenses and hit Flex targets.
• Participate in the month-end close process and budgeting/forecasting.
• Process weekly hourly payrolls and prepare/send all payroll reporting – Daily, Weekly, and Monthly.

Education, Experience, Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting or Finance Preferred or equivalent work experience.
• One or more years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance with a company with multiple locations. Alternatively, financial/accounting experiences in a manufacturing environment is a preferred.
• Proficiency working with ERP systems, JDE and Hyperion being a plus.

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate…