Senior Financial Analyst

Purple DriveThe Senior Finance Analyst's primary focus is on analyzing cost information for the Ironton, Ohio manufacturing plant. This position takes an active role in working with the plant operations team to report, analyze and forecast information. This position supports both the Plant Controller and the entire Plant Management Team. Significant interaction with other departments and business disciplines is required.RESPONSIBILITIESThis role is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of operating and financial analyses to support the operation of the manufacturing plant. This position enables improvements in the accuracy of forecasting and reporting systems and helps to identify opportunities to improve costs of the plant operations.• Investigate, analyze and report plant operating information, including the analysis of variances, earned hours and other key operating information.• Assist the Plant Controller in the preparation of monthly forecasts and monitor plant performance against that forecast.• Maintain detailed tracking of CAPEX spend against capital budgets.• Month-end close analysis, journal entries and update standard reports.• Collaborate with the local engineering team to ensure the accuracy of Bill of Materials.• Help to ensure SOX control compliance.• Assist/participate in the management of the annual Physical Inventory process.• Assist/participate in annual and periodic financial audits.• Assist/participate in the annual restatement of Plant Standard Costs.• Other miscellaneous tasks as necessary.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.• 3 years of experience in cost accounting and/or financial analysis.• Very proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.• Experience with standard costing in an ERP system.• Outstanding communication skills and a proven ability to work in a Team environment.• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.Preferred Qualifications:• Hands on experience with Oracle ERP and accounting systems.• CPA or CMA is a plus but not required.