Financial Analyst III, Systems and Processes
HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031
McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst III, Systems and Processes. This new hire will work at the Global Headquarters, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Financial Analyst III will report to a Finance Director - Financial Systems and Processes.
Position Overview
Support Company goals and objectives by developing and leveraging expertise with financial systems and processes. Develop an in-depth understanding of system configuration, including data sources, data flows, calculations, etc. Understand system requirements and associated business processes, and administer the system to meet business needs. Serve as a contact point for users to answer questions, investigate and resolve issues, and drive improvements. May be assigned to projects in support of system enhancements, process improvement, or analysis of operations. Provides periodic reports and special analysis for management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform system administration functions to ensure that TM1 is meeting business requirements, including forecast preparation, data validation, issue investigation and resolution, and documentation.
- Execute and manage the monthly Material Ledger close in SAP, as well as other Supply Chain Finance monthly jobs, ensuring the integrity of results posted, independently resolving issues or elevating issues to key partners as needed while ensuring adherence to the specified month-end schedule.
- Partner with global finance teams to maximize the benefits of McCormick's financial systems. As a subject matter expert, work closely with system users to answer questions, share knowledge, and proliferate best practices.
- Actively participate in initiatives to improve the systems or accompanying processes.
- Research new features and functionality.
- Assist with the creation and delivery of training programs and user groups.
- Research and respond to user questions and concerns about the system.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, including Tax (Business or Accounting).
- CPA Preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or financial systems support roles desired.
- Intermediate to advanced understanding of financial and analytical techniques and procedures. Basic to intermediate knowledge of professional accounting rules, standards, and pronouncements.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to clearly articulate issues or requirements is critical.
- Ability to work across functions and cultures, particularly in training capacity and in project roles.
- Strong customer-facing focus for internal customers due to shared service nature of the organization.
- Developed communication & diplomacy skills used to gather data and provide information/explanations on financial results.
- Demonstrated, advanced knowledge of the capabilities of transaction & reporting systems including, but not limited to Hyperion, SAP, Business Warehouse, TM1 or other local systems.
- Understands available reporting, drill down capabilities, and able to organize data in a way that adds value to analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong proficiency in Word and Power Point.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels.
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