Sr. Financial Analyst

The position will the provide support and lead assigned processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the PPS/LS deadlines, prepare, approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure accuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.). Support the annual standard cost development process for the site to ensure transparency of cost/margin. Works with site leadership to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the ICRF, IFRS, PPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.

The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter, detail oriented and have a high propensity for problem solving. This role requires a hands‑on individual that can work independently to drive tasks to completion and be able to pivot as needed based on priorities. The Senior Financial Analyst will maintain integrity of systems and databases - identify and resolve issues that impact usability and system performance.

Promotes a safe working environment, complies with proper use of PPE, reports incidents and participates in functional department safety meetings. Exhibits good environmental practices and procedures consistent with job(s) performed and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.

• Month-end close in QAD, DSS inputs, coordinate internal financial reports (monthly site report, operational analysis of efficiency, scrap, cost, variances
• Support Annual Budget Process and quarterly reforecasts
• Serve as financial support for QAD+ team as well as other shared resources
• Provide detailed analysis of actual vs. budget spend
• Support new product costing and review of current costs throughout the year
• Support establishment of inputs for annual standard cost roll
• Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program supporting site Supply Chain
• Assist central team with updates to LS DSS metrics annually and as needed
• Collaborate with LS NA Finance teams on DSS best practices and training as needed
• Collaborate with team on financial analysis on all capex projects below $50k and larger projects as needed
• Supports Supply Chain and Finance in AP/Medius reconciliation, coding, and troubleshooting.

• Support the annual ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans
• Assist Controller with annual security review of user rights in QAD
• Digital Champion
• Coordinates and supports site and various cross functional unites complete software and other digital software upgrades.

• Support adding/changing key financial data in QAD
• Cost Centers
• GL Accounts
• Sub-Accounts
• Product Lines

Support CI/WCM Initiatives ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly.

Support site’s loss deployment process to identify improvement opportunities by utilizing Power BI tools and conducts meetings communicating date trends.

Updates and communicates Site KPIs

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting/Finance Required
• Master’s Degree Finance/Business Preferred
• General Accounting, Cost Accounting and financial analysis 5+ Years Required

Saint‑Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life‑saving medical devices to the front lines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high‑performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

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