Financial Analyst

Country: United States of America State / County: Michigan City: Muskegon Division: Metals Company: Cannon Muskegon Function: Finance Workplace Type: On-Site Position type: Full Time Opportunity ID: 23363 Senior Financial Analyst Summary The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for using professional judgement for ongoing assignments throughout the accounting operations including preparation of financial reports, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting financial data, making financial presentations, and working on other complex financial projects as needed to support the group accounting function. Primary Responsibilities Preparation and analysis of Daily/weekly P&L reporting requirements (includes Schedule 3). Assists in forecasting A/R Metrics for quarter end, and year end. Assists in financial planning and forecasting activities. Gathers financial information necessary to develop and prepare periodic financial performance reports. (Monthly and Quarterly reviews). Reviewing and analyzing the customer material bankbook. Preparation of monthly Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations. Helps prepare annual budgets and target setting. Identifies and investigates variances between budget and actual spend. Aids in formulating and administering corporate financial policies. Assists in preparing reports for financial presentations. Helps in the design of financial models and financial reports to evaluate financial strategies. Provides assistance to the IT department on various projects for identifying methods to streamline accounting or other systems for improved efficiency and cost reduction purposes. Supports and actively participates in SOX initiatives. Must be willing to work extra hours, when needed, to ensure deliverables and deadlines are timely met. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and experience Required: Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study, and 2 years of experience in accounting. Experience with standard cost accounting. Preferred: Syteline experience preferred. Skills/Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within all levels of the organization. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient computer skills in MS Excel, Word, BI reporting tools and other data management applications as well as experience working in ERP systems. High degree of integrity and ability to retain confidential and sensitive information. Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Inquisitive, asks pertinent questions to arrive at a deeper understanding of a subject matter. Flexible with a willingness to travel as required to support business needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, or sit. Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as printer, scanner, calculator, and copy machine. occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a manufacturing setting. The employee is occasionally required to perform work in a manufacturing setting, occasionally exposed to high noise levels. ADDITIONAL NOTES The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Relocation Relocation is authorized for this position. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid. #J-18808-Ljbffr