Senior Financial Analyst - Operations Finance

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Finance/Accounting

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst role is an integral position in the financial operations team. This role is critical to help drive analytics and decision making within the Operations space based upon the measurement of financial data. This position is tasked to assist the Operations Finance team with performing month and quarter end close processes/ journal entries/ reconciliations as well as building out and providing ongoing financial metrics and data points so that business strategies can be refined and improved. The Senior Financial Analyst must also be available to help develop custom reporting and provide fact-based guidance upon request for various business purposes.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop cost reporting processes for the communication of monthly/quarterly actual results vs budget for the inventory/warehousing/and supply chain teams

• Analyze sales order, purchase order, and work order ERP configurations to ensure accurate and timely reporting

• Responsible for Inventory accuracy and KPIs

• Budget and Forecast costs. Work with Operations teams to accurately forecast financial data. Ensure accurate standard costs

• Work with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering on cost-out activities to drive profitability
• Summarize cost drivers and work with operations managers in developing assessment of performance

• Review and maintain freight in inventory balances and proactively work with logistics team to drive cost down efforts and develop freight standards

• Leverage Business Intelligence tools to reduce manual work and automate financial reporting

• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as defined by the Operations leadership team for business needs

• Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to ensure the achievement of department and business objectives through collaboration and communication

• Provide relevant, accurate, and timely financial information to management for decision making

• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
• Four (4) or more years of related work experience including experience within manufacturing operations
• Financial systems ERP experience
• Cost Accounting experience
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Superior communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
• Excellent follow-through
• Must be driven and self-motivated
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality

Pay Rate:

$72,000.00 - $112,500.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program