Financial Analyst

Provide critical operational/financial analysis that defines opportunities for the facility. Perform product line profitability analysis, assist with quoting, product costing, and capital spending analysis. Support the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and period-end close process. Perform process design and implementation for the Finance/Accounting department.

• Analyze individual product lines for contribution margin/profitability improvement opportunities.
• Communicate product line financial performance to product line leaders/plant management and assist in driving improvements.
• Assist the Controller with new business quotes and standard cost establishment.
• Work with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, and product line leaders to assess manufacturing processes and associated costs.
• Use all means available to support the Plant's mission for consistent improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and service through consistent participation in cross-functional teams, financial analysis, and communication.
• Assist project leaders with the preparation of Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital spending to be submitted to management for approval.
• Apply financial modeling tools to aid in the analysis of new business investments, make vs. buy scenarios, etc. Analysis will include utilizing a variety of resource allocation tools such as ROI, IRR, NPV, and Payback Period.
• Assist with design and implementation of financial control policies.

• Assist the Controller with preparation of annual operating budget, monthly financial forecasts, and period end reporting of actual results.

Safety, Health and Physical Requirements:

• All plant, company, and departmental policies and procedures to be followed as stated
• All safety rules adhered to
• All assigned areas to be kept orderly and clean, per 5S expectations

1. Learning on the Fly
2. Action Oriented
3. Functional/Technical Skills
4. Self-Knowledge
5. Informing

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required

Experience:

• 5+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Cost accounting experience a plus
• CPA and/or MBA a plus
• PLEX/SAP/Hyperion experience preferred