Financial Specialist

PURPOSE

Responsible for processing financial related activities for the Regional Group as assigned. Supports processes for the respective business regions for both investment and indirect costs. Performs analysis necessary to complete and report on the financial results. Processes data within defined processes efficiently & accurately.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that the forecasting data maintained in the Americas Region and Central Controlling/Munich is in synch.
• Supports budget financial planning and reporting by assisting in the annual budget planning for all applicable cost centers.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions and prepare reports.
• Ensures that all entries are correctly coded and entered respective financial systems.
• Investigates discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains monthly actual costs against budgets for department cost centers within Region.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the respective Operations Managers and Department Manager on expense related topics.
• Performs other financial operational tasks such as tracking PO requisition in SAP.
• Performs required Goods Receipts for all POs within the Region.
• Provides justifications for Investments/spending.
• Researches, compile, and analyze data related to special projects.
• Self-initiatively performs improvement processes and projects for own as well as department related.
• Adheres to all Company Group accounting and auditing policies and procedures.
• Sets-up all energy accounts throughout the Americas.
• Ensures all energy accounts are properly maintained, and monthly payments are processed.
• Prepares and reports monthly energy usage reports to energy manager and AG centrally.
• Responsible for tracking, maintaining overviews, reporting and communicating of energy consumption.
• Coordinates and monitors individual expenses to support the adherence of the annual budget, financial planning and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Company Group Operations Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance Required or Equivalent of 4+ years related professional experience.
• 5+ years professional experience in a financial, controlling, or accounting role to include:
• Experience in reporting, accounting, project management and international finance processes (preferred)
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office experience.
• 5+ years’ Financials, Controlling and Procurement systems/ modules experience (SAP preferred).
• 5+ years General Accounting/Financial skills.
• Organization skills, self-motivated, ability to multitask across several assignments.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills.
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail skills.
• Contribute individually with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Superior problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS

N/A

PAY

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SCHEDULE

Location: Spartenburg, SC
Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w, weekend as required
Overtime: as required
Assignment Start: ASAP