Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

Senior Financial Analyst, Operations Finance

Job Category:
Finance Accounting/Report

Requisition Number: SENIO
012987

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-site

Location:

Waco, TX 76712, USA

The North America Operations Finance Senior Financial Analyst will assist with the Refresco North America business unit reporting, budgeting/forecasting, financial support and training to internal customers, period end close/accounting & controls, and management of analysis of manufacturing activities. This position will also provide basic support in financial closing process (month-end journal entries, account reconciliation, etc.). The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other functional departments and perform ad hoc analyses to drive plant efficiency and performance.

• Support operations excellence through in-depth analysis and reporting of daily/weekly/monthly plant performance and cost drivers (e.g., labor).
• Assist in the preparation and support of routine month-end closing entries and account reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Partner with inventory control coordinators in investigating inventory discrepancies, and provide technical guidance and support to inventory transactions.
• Review waste, identifying key drivers and push forward for process improvements that will help in reporting and cost reduction.
• Assist with the development of the monthly, weekly, quarterly forecasting process for North America manufacturing consolidation, reporting, and analysis.
• Responsible for tracking financial forecast accuracy and bias and identifying root cause issues for solutions, as well as driving improvements.
• Assist the Controller with the annual budget process for the North American manufacturing plants including plant level budgeting, regional/BU consolidation, and cause of change analysis.
• Work with Operations to ensure processes are followed and enhanced for purchase orders, spare part counts, P-card compliance and invoice resolution.
• Provide other ad hoc reporting, process optimization, development and other projects as required.
• Develop and maintain financial SOPs and documentation.
• Work with Operations and Engineering business partners to assist with monthly capital activity reporting, capital budget and capital cash flow forecasting activities.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must; proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and eager to learn other software applications.
• SAP/BI experience preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles.
• High level of accountability; a self‑starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently; strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain results, document processes, and convey ideas.
• Results oriented with a sense of urgency, able to work under deadline pressures.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.

• Undergraduate in Finance or Accounting required.
• Two or more years of financial business experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in forecasting and analysis.
• Demonstrated data mining capabilities, and can develop analytical models, tools, and reports.

• Physical Demands – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Fast paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
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