Finance Cost Controlling Senior Analyst

Summary

The Senior Analyst is responsible for leading the cost controlling function at Grifols Bio Supplies Vista plant. This will include budgeting, product costing and manufacturing variance analysis. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will provide Financial Planning & Analysis support to the Controlling team in Spain.

• Cost Controlling of GBS Vista Plant
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, overhead and inventory.
• Perform monthly standard cost calculations and review cost variances.
• Identify and explain deviations between actual and standard costs.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply & Demand teams to manage process in the product standard cost development during annual budget and mid-year forecast processes
• Lead and execute annual updating of Raw material pricing in SAP with Manufacturing and Supply & Demand team.
• Implement and manage process of the creation of Accounting and Costing views of Raw Materials in SAP
• Lead preparation of mid-month production order variance reporting
• Coordinate production order monthly meetings with Manufacturing/S&D/Finance and assist Senior Manager in preparation of the monthly Production Order Variance. Detailed review of individual production orders and variances; understanding product yield variations and risk to commercial production plans; review of volume variance by department for reasonableness.
• Close interaction with Manufacturing and Production Planning to ensure SAP Master Data related to cost controlling are accurate and up to date (Bill of Material, Routings)
• Support GBS Facilities organization in Vista, as well as the Procurement department.
• Coordinate annual Budget and Mid-Year Forecast planning and preparation.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for plant and corporate management
• Provide analysis and monthly reviews of the financial results versus the annual budget and latest forecast to Industrial management.
• Own the month‑end close activities, including accrual coordination and journal entry preparation.
• Proactively identify and drive through efficiencies and quality improvements with respect to capturing, analyzing and reporting financial data.
• General
• Support Sr. Manager to provide ad hoc financial support to Bio Supplies management team.
• Continually improve the quality of support provided by the Bio Supplies Industrial Finance function.

• Required to consistently prioritize multiple activities, develop a quick understanding of the Company’s operations, decision making structures and culture to make sound judgments and recommendations with a sense of controlled urgency.
• Deals with multiple departments, and levels of management and will require analytical and problem solving skills.

• SAP experience and Cost accounting required
• Inventory experience
• Industry knowledge and experience
• Experience working with internal customers
• Highly motivated with an inquisitive/curious nature
• Solid analytical and presentation skills
• Strong financial planning and organizational skills
• Works well in the fast paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Advance proficiency in MS Office suite programs (Excel and Powerpoint)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required;
  Masters or CPA preferred
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience, preferably with experience within a pharmaceutical organization

Occupational Demands Form # 3:
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs.

Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply…