Financial Analyst II

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Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage the accurate closing process for one or more business units within AFL.
• Communicate financial results clearly and effectively to the management team. This includes the
  
  

explanation of variances as compared to plan or historical results.

• Have a sound understanding of the business environment and be conversant in explaining changes
  
  

related to volume and contribution margin.

• Provide detailed analysis of revenues and margins by customer, product category and/or project.
• Provide detailed analysis of spending variations by department and by account.
• Provide analysis to assist in cost reduction efforts.
• Where applicable, maintain accurate standard costs which satisfy absorption and lower of cost testing.
• Where applicable, calculate and analyze revenue using percentage of completion accounting.
• Perform physical inventory and fixed asset reconciliations annually or as required by organizational or
  
  

corporate guidelines.

• Assist in cycle counting and inventory sampling on a quarterly basis to help improve inventory accuracy.
  
  

Assist in root cause analysis and training when inventory variances are uncovered.

• Work with the Finance Director to improve the control environment by self-assessment of key controls in
  
  

the BU (e.g., purchasing, inventory control, receiving, shipping).

• Work with the Finance Director to assist in audit preparation to insure timely delivery and response to
  
  

audit questions.

• Work with the Finance Director to insure minimal SUD adjustments as related to audit findings (with no
  
  

required audit adjustments).

• Provide monthly and semi-annual forecasts and explain variances of forecasts to the business leaders
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Detail oriented – accuracy is required
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical - capable of complex reasoning and analysis
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate
  
  

clearly at all levels of the business

• Strong communication skills, oral and written
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in an analytical role, manufacturing and/or services environments
• CPA or MBA would be an advantage
• Experience with the financial close process, inventory and inventory costing, cash and payables, general
  
  

ledger expertise, audit and control environment knowledge

• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and Access database
• Strong analytical skills and forecasting ability
• Proven desire to focus on process improvements
• Relevant ERP system knowledge (Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains) with ability to query and extract
  
  

information from multiple sources and platforms to effectively answer questions as needed.

Spanish required

Working Conditions

• A fast paced, highly visible role in a typical office environment with some travel required.
  
  

Business Requirements

• Services Business: Requires job cost accounting/percentage of completion revenue recognition
  
  

experience.

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