Financial Analyst Job at SEDA North America in Sturtevant

Seda North America, recently certified as a Great Place to Work, is a subsidiary of Seda International Packaging Group, a state of the art, air conditioned, food safety clean facility that designs and produces innovative paper packaging solutions, using paper as an environmentally sound choice in building unique bonds between brands and consumers products which include unique insulated coffee cups and food industry containers.

Primary Responsibilities: The Financial Analyst is a self-starter, able to research and resolve issues, multi-task, and be well organized, demonstrating excellent computer skills with the ability to follow and apply corporate policies, and procedures, preparing reports and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

What does Seda Offer?

• Great Place to Work Certified!
• A Strong, Helpful Team Culture!
• On the job training
• Opportunity to grow with a Company that values its employees!
• Exceptionally Clean Environment - Food Safety Compliant
• Climate Controlled - Comfortable work environment
• Competitive wages
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company paid Basic Life and STD/LTD Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with match, upon hire
• Education Assistance
• Community involvement with opportunities to volunteer with the Seda Family!
  We encourage you to explore Seda at: https://www.sedagroup.com/ Specific Duties
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and analyze relevant financial information.
• Provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
• Pricing Analysis: Evaluate pricing strategies, analyze the impact of pricing changes, and recommend optimal pricing models.
• Sales Data Analysis: Analyze sales trends, forecast future sales, and identify factors affecting sales performance.
• Revenue Forecasting: Use historical sales data to predict future revenue and assist in budgeting.
• Market Analysis: Assess market conditions and competitor pricing to inform strategic decisions.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales and pricing.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Skills/Education

• BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field, with 5+ years in various accounting/financial areas preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst, or similar role, preferred
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, advanced knowledge of Excel, financial software, and reporting. Knowledge of ERP systems: SAP and Power BI preferred
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, accuracy and critical thinking.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication both written and verbal, excellent presentation and collaboration skills
• Business Acumen: Industry knowledge, market analysis, and strategic thinking.
• Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork, adaptability, and time management. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) with advanced experience in Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent presentation/facilitation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive individual capable of working as a member of a team and or operating independently
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously while being adaptable and flexible to a changing environment
• Ability to resolve discrepancies, identifying opportunities to improve and gain efficiencies
• High level of integrity and the demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Detail oriented
• Effectively manages workflow to meet assigned deadlines