Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst is a critical Finance position; responsible for daily accounting, reconciliation, general financial analysis. 

• →Support and promote a safe work environment at the plant. 
• →Financial Analyst will assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations. 
• →Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations. 
• →Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance.  Support internal and external audit activities. 
• →Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary.
• →Maintain fixed asset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register. 
• →Track program launch expenses and report out to Business Unit and Plant Management. 
• →Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis. 
• →Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives. 
• →Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
• →Cost accounting functions:  BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis.  Annual standard material, labor, burden, overhead cost setting.  Work with commercial team to ensure correct pricing.
• →Perform additional related duties and analyses as directed by the Controller or Plant Manager. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. 
• 3+ Years working experience in an Accounting or Finance position, automotive/manufacturing industry preferred.   
• Fluent in MS Office applications, expert in MS Excel.  Experience with SAP and Hyperion applications preferred. 
• Familiarity with Internal Controls and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex or ambiguous situations; ability to work under deadlines. 
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings by verbal or presentation format.