What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Associate position at Foxconn-PCE Technology?
Reports To: Financial Operations Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Location: Houston, TX
Primary Function: The Finance Associate is responsible for supporting the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to align with the company’s strategic goals. This role contributes to the maintenance of financial models, the preparation of reports, and the analysis required to support company decision-making.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities to support the company's strategic initiatives.
- Help maintain financial models and generate reports to analyze business performance, identify trends, and provide insights.
- Collaborate with teams to collect financial data, validate assumptions, and ensure the accuracy of financial projections.
- Assist in preparing financial reports, including variance analysis, KPIs, and key financial metrics, and help present findings to stakeholders.
- Support the development of financial strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
- Conduct basic financial analyses to aid decision-making processes, such as cost analyses and preliminary investment evaluations.
- Engage in the ongoing development and refinement of financial planning tools, systems, and processes.
- Keep updated with industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may influence financial planning.
- Provide support for ad-hoc financial tasks and projects as directed by senior management.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
Required Experience
- 1-2 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related field.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a basic ability to interpret financial data.
- Some proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis; skilled in the use of Excel.
- Strong communication skills; able to assist in communicating financial information.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial tasks.
- Effective organizational and time management skills; able to assist with multiple projects.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred, not required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
Required Competencies
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Customer Focus:
- Follows up with customers to ensure problems are solved.
- Independently anticipates and meets customer needs.
- Internalizes customer feedback and provides innovative ideas to meet their future needs.
- Searches for ways to improve customer service.
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Ensures Accountability
- Follows through on commitments.
- Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly.
- Takes ownership of own work.
- Takes responsibility for successes and failures in own work.
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Collaborates
- Encourages unity rather than “us vs. them” thinking.
- Involves others as appropriate to accomplish individual and group goals.
- Shares information with others so there are no surprises.
- Welcomes and acknowledges the ideas and input of others.
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Communicates Effectively
- Clear, concise, and professional in communication.
- Is clear and thorough in reports, documentation, and other written information.
- Listens with interest to what others have to say.
- Shares information and updates with others as needed.
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Manages Complexity
- Assesses complex issues from multiple angles in order to get the complete picture.
- Evaluates the potential consequences and implications of different options.
- Identifies the underlying issues and root causes of problems.
- Incorporates new information and concepts when solving problems.
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Optimizes Work Processes
- Addresses process breakdowns with speed and thoroughness.
- Focuses efforts on both processes and results.
- Modifies own work activities and methods to eliminate wasted effort and inefficiencies.
- Uses process analysis methods like metrics and benchmarks.
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Organizational Savvy
- Builds support for ideas among key stakeholders and decision makers.
- Can anticipate and address organizational and political difficulties or resistance.
- Grasps the organizational culture and politics.
- Knows who to involve to remove barriers and get things done.
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Self-Development
- Identifies clear development goals and tactics.
- Seeks additional job responsibilities to broaden skills.
- Seeks feedback on areas to develop.
- Takes initiative to practice and apply new knowledge and skills.
Safety
Must embrace safety as a personal best practice by adhering to all safe work practices and following all applicable rules and regulations. 100% participation in safety training activities is required.
