POSITION SUMMARY:
Financial Analyst will prepare Company’s business plans, forecasts and related variance analysis along with other financial analysis studies and reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plays key role in the preparation of analytical reports and tools including P&L and cost center performance– interfacing with business units, functional leaders, and other stakeholders. Participates in the company's budgeting/forecasting process to include identifying cost savings efforts, tracking monthly performance, and analyzing, summarizing, and understanding variances to budget/forecast/prior year. Regularly communicates with department managers regarding expectations for preparation and review of budgets, forecasts and actual results relative to expectations. Prepares accurate reporting of variances and works with department managers to develop accurate internal reporting. Ensures that consistent practices are used to maintain integrity of financial data and related systems: researches and reconciles data analysis for accuracy. Performs ad hoc core financial analysis and reporting responsibilities to support internal initiatives and projects focusing on driving efficiency and transparency. Reviews operating results and prepare variance and trend analysis monthly. Prepares company’s business plan, monthly forecasts and variance analysis. Manages capital budgets and appropriation requests. Prepares monthly reporting packages for internal and external reporting. Support EHS objectives. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE: Bachelor’s degree with a preference for a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics and/or equivalent work experience. 1-3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst preferred. Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. General understanding of accounting principles. Strong grasp of Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail. Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline driven environment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: n/a WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily office work environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 25lbs. Ability to focus for extended periods of time. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
TRAVEL: N/A