Financial Analyst

Description

We are currently seeking a professional to take on the role of Financial Analyst. The ideal candidate’s primary focus of this position is to support the finance team in coordinating / administering the monthly financials, as well as supporting costing and inventory management processes at our organization’s United States manufacturing facilities. 

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

· Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written).

· Team player; able to work across organization lines to achieve results.

· Good business skills; analytical and able to solve complex technical problems.

· Able to visualize and conceptualize concepts and ideas.

· Able to quickly grasp and understand technical accounting concepts and applications.

· Good analysis skills.

· Strong personal computer skills Excel, Word, Access.

· High level of integrity; commitment to continuous improvement; understanding of modern accounting control and manufacturing theory and practice. 

· Support with P&L and Balance Sheet analysis, month end close, and account reconciliations. 

· Primarily support Medina, OH operations, but will also help support Bloomington, IN operations as needed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related industry.

· Minimum of 4 years of work experience in financial analysis and accounting within lean manufacturing industries.

· Perform cost rolls for new and existing products.

· Calculate efficiency, productivity, and track absorption daily.

· Approve requisitions and review purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

· Review material variances monthly and investigate root causes.

· Provide assistance in inventory control and maintenance.

· Prepare and analyze product cost structures, BOMs / Routers for new workflows, new products, and recasts of costing parameters for current products.

· Participate in annual Physical Inventory.

· Participate in annual audit.

· Preparation of month-end closing journal entries and account reconciliations.

· Review and analyze the plant results of the manufacturing operations for assigned plant.

· Assist in preparing monthly bridge analysis comparing actual results to prior year, rolling forecast and budget.

· Update KPI results and report out to the operations team.

· Assist with preparation of the month end financial presentation. 

· Review Power BI reporting daily to help anticipate changes in expenses or revenues and communicate to NA Finance Manager.

· Assist with maintaining and creating new Alteryx (database engine) workflows that feed Power BI reporting.

· QAD (ERP), Excel, Alteryx (experience preferred, but not required), PowerBI, CyberQuery (experience preferred, but not required), and SmartSheet.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

· $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.

· Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

· Clean and safe work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.