Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Financial Systems and Consolidations AnalystThis role contributes to the design, modification, and maintenance of the Company's financial reporting and consolidation system to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient business processes. The Financial Systems and Consolidations Analyst will provide finance system users with responsive and accurate business functional production support related to the Company's Consolidation and Performance Management (CPM) software. Working as a key business partner, this position serves as a subject matter expert and liaison between the Company's finance organization and IT department on matters related to the Company's CPM software application and functionality. This position will also translate business requirements into functional specifications and recommended solutions.In addition to responsibilities over financial systems, this role will help oversee and be accountable for the Company's month end and quarterly financial statement consolidation process.Key Position Results:Responsive and accurate business functional production supportAccurate and timely financial reportingOptimization of technology investmentsStrong collaboration between Finance system users and the Company's IT DepartmentFinance systems projects delivered on-time and on-budget while delivering planned functionalityEfficient completion of monthly and quarterly consolidationsKey Duties & Responsibilities:Leads various aspects of financial systems projects including the design, build, testing, and training phasesResponsible for monthly system maintenance and updates including metadata and system calculationsPartners with business unit finance to build and/or updates system reports based on system changes and/or end user needsWorks closely with the Financial Reporting team, as well as the Tax Department, by supporting monthly and quarterly financial close processes from both a financial and systems perspectiveContinuously looks for ways to improve processes through the use of system functionality and provide end user supportCreates and maintains system and process documentation and troubleshoots and resolves system issuesActs as a liaison between Corporate Finance and Corporate Information Technology when implementing and maintaining financial systemsPartners with functional and business unit leads to design and implement best practices for consolidating plant locations (including automation of manual consolidation processes)Partners with internal and external audit to maintain a strong control environment related to both change management as well as the overall consolidation process. Regularly monitors and assesses risks in these areasCollaborates with corporate accounting team to optimize processes around the intercompany elimination processMaintains the master chart of accounts, including statistical data, for financial reporting, and works collaboratively with FP&A for alignment with both management and external reportingOther responsibilities as assignedSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:Active listening and effective verbal and written communication skillsEffective critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to persevere through challenges and ambiguityStrong accounting and analytical skills, including understanding of account structures, reconciliations, financial close processes, and related reporting requirementsUnderstanding of accounting and consolidations software, Oracle Enterprise Business Suite and Corporate Performance Management software preferredAbility to interpret / understand business requirements and translate them into a technical system solution / designAbility to prioritize value (effectively choosing where to spend time / efforts for largest impact / return)Self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to new knowledge and changing prioritiesAdept at building trusting relationships while motivating / influencing others to adopt new best practicesSelf-confidence to provide ideas and opinions that challenge the status quoStrong customer service focusProject management skillsEducation/Training:Minimum of 5 years of related business experienceBachelor degree in accounting, finance, or other related field preferredCMA or CPA designation a plusAbout UsHesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.