Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This role will support the SBU’s FP&A, Operational finance, Commercial and Product Management teams in various financial planning & analysis, reporting and operational activities tasks, including cost management, variance reporting, and KPI tracking.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, annual budgets and long-term strategic plan.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support various strategic initiatives.

Month-end Closing Cycle:

• Assist in the month-end closing process by reporting on actual financial performance of the business unit.
• Prepare and communicate various monthly management reports.

Variance Analysis:

• Perform detailed variance analysis of key metrics, pricing, revenue, cost drivers and other business KPIs.
• Identify actionable steps in response to variances to support decision-making.

Reporting and Automation:

• Develop and maintain relevant recurring reporting to support management accountability.
• Identify, drive and implement process improvements in the SBUs financial reporting requirements including automation opportunities.
• Partnering with IT and FP&A to adopt new capabilities and streamline reporting processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Accounting, Central FP&A, Plant Operations, Commercial and Product Management teams with ad-hoc analysis, as required.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment with comprehensive accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization applications such as Power BI and Oracle analytics is a plus.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Capable of managing large sets of data, multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.