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Manufacturing Finance Analyst II

First Solar · Perrysburg, OH · 1 mo ago
FinanceFull-time

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.
  • Demonstrated history of ability to manage tasks in a fast paced and high growth environment.
  • Ability to make recommendations for process improvement.

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.
  • Efficient at performing analysis and spotting errors.
  • A strong working knowledge of inventory accounting and hands-on experience performing inventory close related activities.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource management and finance systems.
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

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.
  • Support the company's ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

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

Travel

5% - 10%

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: 62,500 - 89,000, Annually US

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