Senior Financial Analyst

Status: Exempt (Salaried) | Department: Finance/Accounting

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst role is an integral position in the financial operations team. This role is critical to help drive analytics and decision making within the Operations space based upon the measurement of financial data. This position assists the Operations Finance team with performing month and quarter-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and building ongoing financial metrics to refine and improve business strategies. The Senior Financial Analyst also develops custom reporting and provides fact-based guidance for various business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost reporting processes for communicating monthly/quarterly actual results vs. budget for inventory, warehousing, and supply chain teams.
• Analyze sales order, purchase order, and work order ERP configurations to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and KPIs.
• Budget and forecast costs, working with Operations teams to accurately project financial data.
• Ensure accurate standard costs.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering on cost-out activities to drive profitability.
• Summarize cost drivers and work with operations managers to assess performance.
• Review and maintain freight in inventory balances; proactively work with the logistics team to reduce costs and develop freight standards.
• Leverage Business Intelligence tools to reduce manual work and automate financial reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as defined by Operations leadership for business needs.
• Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to achieve department and business objectives through collaboration and communication.
• Provide relevant, accurate, and timely financial information to management for decision-making.
• Represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Four (4) or more years of related work experience, including experience within manufacturing operations.
• Financial systems ERP experience.
• Cost Accounting experience.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Superior communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multitask effectively.
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality.

Pay

$72,000.00 - $112,500.00

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement.
• Fertility and Family Building Benefit.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program.