Sr. Financial Analyst

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Plant Controller, this role has responsibility for all finance related duties including budgets, forecasts and month end close. Acts as a finance resource and partner for all other team members within the plant. Ensures full compliance of the plant to finance guidelines, policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Budget Preparation - Coordinates process for setting industrial cost standards (bill of materials, labor, etc.)
• Industrial Costs/Analysis - Performs regular cost analysis to highlight trends and area of attention to guide the Plant Manager and his Team for short and long-term actions with the aim of preserving the profitability
• Capital Projects & Fixed Asset Management - Collaborates in the preparation of the capital project budget and its formal acceptance
• Month End - Responsible for all aspects of plant monthly close ensuring deadlines are met
• Forecasts - Prepares monthly risks & opportunities including volume impact
• Cost Simulation & New Projects - Performs cost simulations and new project cost calculations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business-Related field
• 4-7 years of related work experience

Required Skills

• Knowledge of production process including phases, cycles and models
• Understanding of product costing
• Knowledge of budget and cost control processes
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled competence in SAP
• Strong knowledge of Excel