The Sr. Financial Analyst work closely with the site Controller and site leadership to develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting standards for the manufacturing businesses and assist with financial planning/forecasting and analysis including tracking and reporting plant Total Cost Productivity initiatives. In addition to being support for the manufacturing sites, this position will also assist with various Avalign corporate/shared services month end close and reporting activities.
What You'll Do:- Supports month end close process including preparing of key account reconciliations, processing journal entries
- Conducts month end tracking, reporting and analysis including completion of site 'Bowler' Charts and Total Cost Productivity (TCP) initiatives
- Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining cost accounting standards for manufacturing operations. Analyzes standard cost variances to identify root causes on a regular basis and reports key drivers for variances to site management team
- Generates weekly site spend reporting and analysis to evaluate leverage of site costs and provide basis for corrective actions
- Generates weekly manufacturing reports for operations management efficiency reporting including interacting with site management team when necessary to understand variances
- Drives annual planning/forecasting process to develop standards including hours and productivity. Helps to identify recommendations to site leadership regarding cost saving and profit improvement opportunities
- Develops and improves existing trackers used to identify and report timely variance to standards
- Leads ongoing forecasting including revenue, standard margin and EBITDA and cash flow performance
- Manages site capital requirements including processing monthly capital project requests, fixed asset tracking and forecasting and development of annual capital requirements
What You'll Need:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
- 4+ years of related financial analysis and accounting experience
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related federal and state regulations
- Knowledge and experience with ERP Systems (Epicor ERP system a plus)
- High proficiency in Excel and strong working knowledge of database tools (i.e., Power BI)
- Strong analytical and technical skills to quickly analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
- Work requires strong professional written and verbal communication skills to lead and participate in cross functional group meetings
- Ability to manage several projects to achieve targeted delivery dates
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and lead key initiatives
- Ability to work in a cross functional and dynamic environment
- Position is based at Avalign Corporate HQ with periodic travel to site (10% travel required)
What You Won't Do:- Feel stuck - we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
- Get bored - we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
- Feel like a number - we're a close-knit bunch and always have each other's backs
Who You Are:- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
- A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
- Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
- Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
- An effective communicator, both written and verbal
What You'll Enjoy:- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
- Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Great 401(k) with company match
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
- Temperature controlled environment
- Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
- Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.
