p>Additionally, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate: ā¢ Understanding of Financial statements, revenue, cost and margin ā¢ Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumif, etc.) ā¢ Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications (Word and PowerPoint) ā¢ Previous experience with Oracle or other ERP systems preferred ā¢ Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work assignments with limited guidance in a changing environment ā¢ Strong problem solving/ analytical skills ā¢ Ability to seek and obtain information from a wide range of sources and individuals both within, and outside of the Finance department ā¢ Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately ā¢ Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and convey complex financial data to cross-functional teams and senior leaders ā¢ Previous experience with month end closing and budget planning preferred ā¢ Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, variance analysis, and cost drivers preferred ā¢ Experience with coding in Python, R, or comparable tools is a plus.
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
ā¢ Lead Like an Owner ā¢ Makes safety the number one priority ā¢ Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately ā¢ Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals ā¢ Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly ā¢ Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively ā¢ Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.