Financial Analyst 2

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day activities of general ledger, inventory analysis, fixed asset records, cost accounting, month end close, and assisting with budget creation, forecasting and reporting. Additionally, for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, client costing projects, margin analysis and tracing costs back to underlying activities. They will also utilize SAP to analyze, obtain, prepare, compile and present information.

Duties:

• Work on special projects within the finance team, such as product costing, and inventory cycle counts and analysis
• General understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Performs month end close activities including journal entries and general ledger account analysis
• Perform in-depth analysis of cost and inventory variances
• Understanding and analysis of PW CAPEX, and headcount
• Ability to support Operating/Finance Teams with finance/business analysis and ad hoc requests
• Detailed understanding of manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing periodic variances and their causes
• Perform capital spend project tracking and manage fixed assets records
• Maintain flexible costing models and accounting classifications across a variety of products IO.
• Work with the other plant departments as a team to increase quality and productivity, maintain safety throughout the workplace, and participate in problem and continuous improvement activities

Requirements:

• Experience using SAP ERP in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (functions, pivot tables, complex formulas, etc.).
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, bringing multiple priorities to completion.
• Ability to understand complex analysis and conclusions/directives. Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player. Professional, responsible, energetic, and accountable.