Position Overview:
The Sr. Financial Analyst will be a key business partner reporting to the Finance Director of Operations and working with plant operations to effectively support the organization's strategic initiatives. Responsible for analyzing the plant cost statements to keep track of budgetary compliance. Expected to keep abreast of daily operational risks and opportunities to support plant leadership on key financial decision making including: expense tracking, capital planning, inventory reconciliations, and KPI performance. The Sr. Analyst will partner with Accounting and Finance leadership to lead month-end close activities and communicate results to plant leadership. The Sr. Analyst will play a key role in Budget/Forecast planning and work with the operations team to support the execution plan.
What you'll do
- Lead monthly Budget/Forecast variance explanations and communicate findings to Finance and operational leaders to influence good decision making.
- Perform month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
- Communicate weekly and monthly reports of results, periodic forecasts, and annual plant operating plan/budget (includes generation of ad-hoc reports as necessary).
- Contribute financial analysis support and guidance to prepare capital expenditure and cost saving proposals. Ensure requests support plant goals, are financially viable and review post-implementation results.
- Partner with Operations and HR Leadership to enable and ensure the accurate inclusion of plant level detail in Division, Brand and HDNA reporting, forecasting, and planning.
- Ensure that work is performed in compliance of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and those established by the company.
- Support successful launch of all new programs with proper cost estimation support and ensure accurate forecasting of COGS impact.
- Participate in strategic Division and Brand financial and operational planning. Utilize plan to create and implement plant budgets and goals. Understand impacts of plant to the greater organization.
- Prepare annual Budgets and Forecasts, working continually with leadership teams to drive exceptional planning.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual labor and overhead budget including the ongoing review of Labor Management and Capacity analysis.
- Prepare templates and consolidate monthly analyses and reports for actual vs budget/prior year results and variance analysis.
- Analyses could include daily/weekly/monthly KPI metrics, production labor and material efficiencies, fixed asset management, inventory analysis, and other measures providing insights and suggestions as to areas of focus. Provides for the distribution of contract sales tools.
- Calculate annual standard cost for products produced in plant.
- Review the accuracy and control of bills of material and labor standard hours and rates.
- All other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.
Who you are
- 5+ years’ experience in cost accounting and/or financial planning and analysis Accounting or Finance degree required; Advanced degree or CMA program preferred.
- Knowledge of the principles of budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Expert knowledge of Excel, must know how to use advanced functions and experience working with complex financial models. (Power Query & Power Pivot experience preferred)
- Solid knowledge of the principles of Cost Accounting for a manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Energetic and inquisitive, quick learner, takes initiative and follows through.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with employees at various levels throughout the organization.
- Solid knowledge of SAP and the extrapolation of data for Accounting/Finance purposes.
- Solid knowledge of conducting business for a company that operates within a manufacturing and fabrication business environment.
- Proven track record of driving for results with minimal ongoing direction.
- Experience in SAP and lean manufacturing environment preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 10% required.
- Resides in SLC area (4 days in office, 1 WAH).
What's in it for you
- Annual base salary range: $96,000.00-108,000.00
- Bonus target range: 20-25%
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
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