What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Financial Analyst position at Stryten Energy?
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education, Experience, Certifications
EEO Statement:
The Financial Analyst is a key member of the financial leadership team for the plant. Responsible for maintaining financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Financial Analyst is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager, Regional Controller, Plant Controller, and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Assist all financial functions within the manufacturing facility including purchasing, receiving, production, shipping and inventory control. Validate accuracy of all P&L and balance sheet accounts.
- Assist in providing accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and Capital to enable management proper allocation of resources.
- Process and review payroll times cards weekly for accuracy.
- Review and resolve open receipts and invoice issues.
- Prepare and enter journal entries during month end close.
- Maintain/improve current control environment and company policy compliance.
- Support safeguarding company assets via routine cycle count program, periodic physical inventory, and fixed asset controls.
- Assist in coordinate the preparation of capital expenditure requests (CERs) and actively work with the CER project managers to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns. Monitor capital project spending and be responsible for closing capital projects on a timely basis. Maintain the integrity of the location’s fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.
- Work with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues including budgeting, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.
- Support document record keeping and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, transactional efficiencies, cost effectiveness and conformance to company policies. Work with stakeholders to implement positive changes.
- Monitor all spending and report monthly, quarterly and annual results to management.
- Maintain and monitor overhead spend with Coupa/Hyperion reports to monitor expenses and hit Flex targets.
- Participate in the month-end close process and budgeting/forecasting.
- Process weekly hourly payrolls and prepare/send all payroll reporting – Daily, Weekly, and Monthly.
Qualifications:
Education, Experience, Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
- One or more years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance with a company with multiple locations. Alternatively, financial/accounting experiences in a manufacturing environment is a preferred.
- Proficiency working with ERP systems, IQMS and Hyperion being a plus.
Competencies, Skills, Knowledge
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated skill to analyze and present complex data in an easy-to-understand format to non-financial stakeholders at all levels of a manufacturing organization.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated high ethical behavior with unquestionable integrity and character.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Environment & Physical Demands
- This role requires you to be on site in our Manchester, IA plant.
- Ability to sit at a desk, stand, and walk as needed.
Travel
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
EEO Statement:
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Statement:
Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.
