Financial Analyst

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Title: Financial Analyst

Department: Accounting

Immediate Supervisor: Plant Controller

Status: Full-time

Position Purpose: Owner of continuous plant financial analysis using facts, data and financial analysis tools to ensure plant profitability is constantly being maximized.

Principle Accountabilities

• Set up and maintain the integrity of cost accounting models.
• Valuation of inventory.
• Monitoring of cycle count activities to ensure compliance with Corporate Inventory policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assistance with the preparation of plant financial statements, variance reporting and understanding. Complete financial analysis using plant data and have a strong understanding of how data translates to overall plant performance.
• Coordination and completion of annual audits.
• Reviewing and maintaining internal controls and related documents.
• Assistance in the annual budget process and year end audit, as required.
• Prepare product costing, monthly profitability and waste reports and ad hoc cost analysis, as required.
• Assume additional related responsibilities, as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• University bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA-CMA or CA preferred, or currently working on certification.
• Experience in Cost Analysis and Inventory financial controls.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
• Experience in Shop Floor and Management Execution Systems (MES)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multi-tasking and manage priorities on a daily basis.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and think “big picture.”