Job Description – Financial Analyst
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Reports to: CFO
Department: Accounting/Finance
Purpose
This individual will play a key role by providing accurate and timely financial information and analyses, making and/or implementing sound recommendations to grow business profitability, operate as a key lead resource, supporting the Chief Financial Officer in streamlining processes and implementing best practices across the businesses.
Essential Functions
- Preparation and maintenance of financial forecasts, business optimization, management reporting, ongoing business reviews, and opportunities to manage strategic projects while dealing with business complexity.
- Analysis of cost accounting, manufacturing variances.
- Assistance and preparation of monthly financial forecasts and full P&L reporting.
- Development, maintenance, and ownership of key financial models.
- Collaborate with leadership and finance team, understanding key variance drivers, projecting impacts on financial forecasts, and communicating supportive narrative.
- Provide decision support to finance team and senior management.
- Provide appropriate analysis of strategic plans and forecasts.
Education & Experience
- BA/BS with Major in Accounting or Finance, or currently enrolled in a college coursework up to and including intermediate accounting or data analysis
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in Finance preferred but not required
- Ability to influence business decisions with concrete financial support
- Resolve conflicts / discrepancies positively and professionally
- Work independently in solving business issues and taking initiative
- Partner with the customer / other functional teams to drive business results and meet deliverables
- Identify risks and opportunities
- Manage projects
- Leverage best practices
- Communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal form, including presentation skills
Work Environment
Work is performed in the executive office located near the shop floor. Position requires sitting and some walking on the production floor. Work environment is fast-paced, requires sound judgment and employee must be able to multi-task. Exposure to loud noises, production environment and cold and heat may occur.
Work Hours
Position is full-time and scheduled on the first shift and will be physically located at the main plant. Employee may be required to work overtime as needed.
Acknowledgement
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