What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Analyst - Manufacturing position at Genuine Search Group?
The Sr. Financial Analyst position offers a valuable chance to be an integral part of the Finance and Business teams. This role involves creating forecasts for various time frames—short, medium, and long—and analyzing business outcomes while playing a crucial role in both tactical and strategic decision-making.
The successful candidate will collaborate with Business leadership, sales, product management, and the integrated supply chain to influence key decisions that optimize financial performance. Additionally, the analyst will ensure that concepts are rigorously evaluated and that strong financial controls are consistently implemented.
Duties And Responsibilities
Oversight of Forecasting and Planning: Direct the forecasting processes, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Strategic Planning initiatives to align with the company’s goals.
Reconciliation Management: Establish a robust reconciliation process and carry out quarterly true-ups for profit-sharing agreements to ensure accuracy.
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Deliver comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including in-depth analysis of revenue and margins at both the total business and individual customer levels. This will encompass regular reporting and updates to forecasted performance.
Management of Formula Pricing: Oversee the entire process related to Formula Pricing for major customers, including monthly invoicing and quarterly reconciliations.
Facilitation of Cost Reviews: Coordinate and conduct monthly reviews of functional costs, working closely with functional leaders to achieve spending objectives and uncover productivity enhancements.
Basic Qualifications
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance, or Accounting.
- Preferred Certifications: Holding a CMA, CPA, or an MBA is beneficial.
- Industry Exposure: Experience in the chemical sector is desirable.
