Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystThe Bogalusa Mill is seeking a Financial Analyst. Job responsibilities will include interacting with mill operations personnel on a day-to-day basis, as well as performing routine financial assignments. These assignments can include measuring progress against meeting various objectives, analyzing business results, developing an annual budget and preparing short-term forecasts.The job duties include:Actively participate as a member of a business unitReview/analyze key performance measures and variancesDevelop the annual budget and assure that cost information is accurateMonthly reporting and communication of financial performance against objectivesEnsure accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information for the identification of potential business problems and opportunitiesEnsure compliance of efficient and effective internal controls on all transactions of company assets and interests, including legal, state and local taxes and insurance claimsEnsure that the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate, sector and division policies, procedures and practicesLead cost reduction initiatives within the finance business unit and the millDevelop tools that increase visibility of process impacts on mill financial performance and increase accuracy of monthly forecastingServe as primary backup for various other functions across the finance departmentThe qualifications, skills and knowledge you will bring:Education – bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or accountingRelevant business experience preferredExcellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with othersSkilled using spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel) and other data visualization tools