Financial Analyst

About the role

The HORIBA Group provides instruments and systems for automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in‑vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, and scientific R&D and QC measurements. Guided by the motto “JOY and FUN,” HORIBARIANS focus on social responsibility by building state‑of‑the‑art products for scientific advancement, especially for protecting health, safety, and the environment. The shared services accounting team is seeking an experienced financial analyst to work in either the Houston, TX or Salt Lake City, UT office.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of concern/opportunity and recommend corrective actions across strategy, finance and operations by analyzing results, variances and trends.
• Provide financial analysis of sales, cost of goods sold, contribution margins, cost center spending, expenses and capital expenditures.
• Reconcile balances and transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Assemble and summarize data, prepare reports, and present findings, analyses and recommendations to management.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Create and support financial models to analyze “what‑if” scenarios.
• Calculate and assess returns on investments for new projects and opportunities.
• Assist in supporting quarter‑end and year‑end reviews/audits conducted by independent auditors.
• Recognize areas of need and implement process improvements and efficiencies, develop automated applications, eliminate duplications and coordinate information requirements.
• Assist in ERP system upgrades/implementation.
• Perform other financial and accounting projects as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of core accounting principles, practices and financial concepts.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• SAP FI/CO experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Benefits

HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with company match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long‑term) paid by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.