FINANCE ANALYST III - PLANT OPERATIONS

Job Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of financial performance by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions.
This is a key role in supporting the Controller on site to improve site processes, maintain strong controls and to lead the business in overall continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

•    Perform Monthend Close Procedures which includes booking of journal entries, preparation of account reconciliations and variance analysis.
•    Perform daily and weekly reconciliatons of data from Global Shop Solutions ERP system with SAP, which includes revenue, inventory and GR/IR.
•    Support the Controller in the drive of continuous improvement initiatives specifically on process documentation and review of internal controls strengths and weaknesses.
•    Support the Controller in review of standard costing
•    Perform monthly variance analysis
•    Assist the Controller on creating budgets and forecast for the plant and measuring actuals with forecasts.
•    Demonstrate appropriate understanding/working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and be able to apply them
•    Supporting Shared Service Finance, including AR and AP
 

What your background should look like:

•    SAP R/3 or other ERP System knowledge
•    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (emphasis on Excel) essential.
•    2-3 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment beneficial.
•    Experience working within a standard costing based environment beneficial
•    Strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to utilize these skills at all levels, with both internal and external customers/vendors.
•    Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, adhering to deadlines
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Understands business and can apply knowledge to costing, pricing, accounts receivable, and budgeting processes.  
•    Works well with all departments – encourages exchange of information. 
•    Organized and completes analysis and reports on time.
•    8-10 years of experience in accounting and finance. 
•    Skills:  must be analytical and intuitive, self starter, strong oral and written communications skills, organization skills, effective partnering with sales and marketing. 
•    Must be proficient in the English language

This job description is subject to change at any time. 

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