What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Hays?
Your new company
A global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead local sites in all financial management and analytics. They are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by their values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence, they use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Your new role
The Senior Financial Analyst role involves supporting the business area in the preparation and review of internal and external reporting, various analytics, forecasts, and budgets. Key areas of focus include revenues, sales volumes, operating costs, and customer profitability in support of the Plant, Business Unit, Area, and Regional Leadership teams. Additionally, the Analyst will participate in various project teams and interact with numerous functional departments at both Corporate and Division levels. The position aims to improve the performance of the Plant or Business Unit through analytical support, facilitation, and engagement, while also supporting the Division Hub accounting team.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant analysis experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for improvement
- Advanced skills in Excel, as well as additional tools such as SAP, JD Edwards, Hyperion SmartView, QlikView, KIWI, Power BI, etc.
- Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests
- Previous experience in the manufacturing industry (corrugated/packaging) preferred but not required
- Must possess potential to advance to a leadership role
What you’ll get in return
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
How you will impact the company
- Drive the company's success by utilizing advanced analytical tools to support strategic decisions and enhance profitability.
- Master sales forecasting tools and dashboards to provide crucial insights that guide key manufacturing metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate directly with the Business Unit General Manager and Regional Finance Director
- Empower the company with your knowledge of financial and operating systems, providing valuable support and direction.
