Job DescriptionRole: Responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and business decision support for OCL. This role partners with finance and cross-functional leaders to develop financial models, analyze performance trends, maintain business metrics, and translate data into actionable insights that support strategic and commercial decision-making.
ResponsibilitiesMain Job Duties:- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report packages for senior leadership using company financial software and reporting tools and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately.
- Perform P&L, revenue, margin, SG&A, and trend analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year; identify key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for management action.
- Assist with the development of revenue and expense budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial models, including supplemental schedules.
- Own analysis and budgeting for assigned SG&A and cost center responsibilities; work closely with functional leaders to understand expense timing, commitments, and forecast changes.
- Maintain key financial metrics and KPIs to guide management decision-making and improve visibility to business performance.
- Demonstrate flexibility to work overtime and/or extended schedules as needed to meet critical business deadlines, including month-end close, forecast cycles, annual budgeting, and other time-sensitive financial reporting requirements.
- Partner with accounting to understand and drive improvements in reporting capabilities.
- Key liaison between Finance and other departments on reporting requirements, special initiatives, and ad hoc analysis requests.
- Create and/or maintain finance procedures and documentation to support consistent outcomes, cross-training, and backup coverage within the finance team.
QualificationsEducation:- Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
Experience:- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A roles; includes experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:- Advanced knowledge of financial analysis concepts, practices, and procedures; able to plan and accomplish goals using judgment and initiative.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with attention to detail and ability to identify trends and anomalies.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPs, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Global Consolidations tools such as Planful, BPC, or Tagetik preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present information and respond to questions from senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to lead or influence others and collaborate across departments to achieve results.
- Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to look beyond surface requirements.
- Positive, can-do attitude; flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, financial controls, and reporting procedures.
- Solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
