Finance Analyst

Job Overview

Responsible for providing financial support and performance analysis to the global/regional operations and plant management teams. The role requires an exceptional business partner to drive organizational success through the development and execution of financial strategies. Key responsibilities include managing a team of operational financial analysts/plant controllers, consolidation and analysis of actual results/forecasts/budgets, conducting monthly plant reviews, product/conversion/material productivity analysis, driving freight/inventory reductions, and supporting capital investments. The position also requires coordination with the regional/global BU supply chain team.

What your background should look like:

Responsibilities:
•    Prepare daily, weekly and monthly Excel based reporting in various areas of concentration for plant operations such as: Recovery, Scrap, Quality Holds.
•    Develop detailed cost center spending forecast and budget for Queretaro Plant.
•    Analyze weekly and monthly variances to forecast.
•    Ensure compliance with all internal control procedures and perform testing to validate compliance.
•    Participate in Daily Plant Operational meeting and Kaizen events as needed.
•    Understand key cost streams and identify and drive cost saving opportunities.
•    Assist in the month end close process including the preparation of journal entries and analysis of results.
•    Partner with Plant Operations team on strategic initiatives; provide decision support activities on key business cases and projects.
•    Provide direct support to the Plant Controller and work closely with Plant Operations, Supply, Materials and Divisional Finance.
Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
•    Master’s Degree / MBA preferred
•    5 years in a Manufacturing Environment
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Package, possessing advanced Excel skills
•    SAP R/3 or other ERP System knowledge
•    Must be proficient in the English language

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