Manufacturing Finance Analyst II

Basic Job Functions

An Analyst II of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with oversight to at least one manufacturing site, collaborates with functional teams, and provides analytical insight to support operational objectives. The role contributes to short term financial planning, ad hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance related field, required.
• 2-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience working for a manufacturing company and/or a public accounting firm.
• Industry experience with renewable energy and/or technology, preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Ability to perform analysis by assimilating multiple sources of information.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline.
• Solid verbal and written communication.
• Solid numerical proficiency, organizational, problem-solving skills and use of logic.
• Ability to operate effectively within a global multi-cultural organization and collaborate cross functionally.
• Able to make recommendations for process improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contributes to the success of at least one manufacturing site by providing analysis and insights into the financial performance of the business.
• Reports on operational performance metrics for product costing and inventory management while assisting the business with analysis to drive cost reductions initiatives locally.
• Supports the company’s ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with IT and other functional leaders to support the implementation of business processes, systems, reporting, and process enhancements.
• The ability to work collaboratively with external auditors.

Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Manager or Supervisor – Manufacturing Finance. This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range

$62,500-$89,000 annually.

US Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job description subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.