Finance Analyst I

inventory cycle counts) and leads efforts to implement corrective actions that resolve issues identified in audits/assessments to ensure plant financial compliance. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with North American finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization.

Duration: 6 months, possibility of extension
 
Job Description:
Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Assists the controller by helping with the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes. Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Executes and supports business unit compliance with internal and external controls, GAAP accounting principles and client’s policies and procedures.
• Ensures that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provides ongoing Finance expertise and decision support to the plant management to enable the achievement of plant goals and objectives.
• Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for plant controller and staff.
• Assists the controller in the development and maintenance of planning budgeting systems, preparation of financial and management reports, procedures, and presentation of findings.
• Conducts audit programs (e.g. inventory cycle counts) and leads efforts to implement corrective actions that resolve issues identified in audits/assessments to ensure plant financial compliance.
• Monitors daily operations of the business unit and actively assists to resolve issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances.
• Supports the function and business unit to drive process improvement.
• Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required.
• Sources, selects, and develops talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs.

 
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 5-10 years of relevant experience

 
Required Skills:

• Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel)
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
• Good analytical skills, presentation skills and problem-solving capability

 
Desired Skills:

• Working experience with SAP
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with North American finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization
• Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)