Analyst, Financial Systems

Position Summary

Responsible for financial analysis activities to include budgets, forecasts, and operational related analysis.

• Prepare and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts, etc.) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, metrics and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs, including leading and participating in cost reduction projects
• Manage, track and analyze capital investment proposals, Fixed Assets and depreciation schedules
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data from analysis
• Participate in month end close analysis and tasks (create and post journal entries, assist with forecast and monthly reports, etc.)
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Build strong interdepartmental relationships with Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, HR and corporate finance
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
• Special projects as assigned

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management and 2-3+ years financial analysis experience in a manufacturing organization, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Oracle ERP experience preferred

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Good presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, project management and information analysis – Manufacturing environment experience preferred

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit
• The employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet