Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Position Description

(Wakeman, Ohio)

Client is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

Position Summary :

The purpose of the Senior Cost Financial Analyst role is to provide financial support by performing analysis of financial results, preparation of forecasts, standard cost and budget development, monthly closings, and participate in process improvement activities.

Responsibilities :

Function as a partner to the plant manager driving cost reduction and productivity initiatives.

Drive development of plant financial operating plan and manage monthly financial forecasting.

Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities while reporting the financial results to plant manager, plant staff and division personnel.

Evaluate financials of capital spending projects.

Assist in the development of plant BOMs, routings, and standard costs.

Reconcile related general ledger accounts.

Create and improve financial processes and procedures for plant operations.

Perform financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and / or investments.

Work with the leadership team on ad-hoc analysis to analyze trends in the business and provide insights for financial forecasts and modeling.

May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience background with a minimum of 7 years overall experience which includes manufacturing cost accounting.

Working knowledge of SAP is preferred but open to other major ERP system experience.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.

Strong financial acumen, analytical, problem solving, data management and business partnership skills required.

Excellent analytical and business modeling skills

Solid planning and analysis skills for annual operating planning process, forecasts, analyses, etc.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

Highly skilled in utilizing Excel for analysis and building decision models, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Minimal travel required 0 10 days per year.

The work environment is typical of an office setting, 5 days in office work M-F.

Compensation

Base Salary : $80,000 to $110,000

Extensive Group Benefit Package