Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Financial Analyst to join our team based in Corona, CA. In this role, you will support month-end close, standard cost accounting, and inventory control while partnering closely with Operations. This is a hands-on, versatile role spanning cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting in support of manufacturing operations. You'll assist in communicating results to Operations partners and help influence decision-making by providing insight from a business perspective.

Essential Functions:

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and Fixed Assets reconciliation
• Prepare standard cost estimates for new and existing SKUs and provide NPI cost estimating support
• Own and support inventory management activities, including obsolete inventory tracking and disposition, Employee Sale inventory, physical/cycle counts, and Year-End Inventory (YEI) across multiple areas
• Perform daily reconciliation of scrap with Operations and produce daily reporting on labor, Tools & Supplies, scrap, and other operational metrics
• Own petty cash and checking account reconciliation
• Process expense requests for R&D/NPI/production areas
• Support special projects for Finance and Operations, and assist in communicating results to Operations partners to influence decision-making
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting, with 1–2 years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of GAAP and standard cost accounting principles
• Systems knowledge: SAP experience preferred (including Fixed Assets, inventory, BOM's, and routings) along with strong Excel skills for analysis of large/detailed operational data sets
• Experience with or aptitude for high-frequency reporting cycles (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Physical inventory control experience a plus
• Strong analytical skills; self-motivated and a self-starter
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, among others. For more information, visit FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

The current pay scale for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 per year.