Sr Business Finance Analyst

Sr Business Finance Analyst

Location(s) :

Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001

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Function : Finance and Accounting

Audience : Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Requisition ID : 63433

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Finance Analyst provides financial support for the commercial and FP&A aspects of the North American Building Insulation (NABI) business.

In support of the commercial agenda, this person provides financial reporting and analysis and serves as the FP&A leader to Finance and commercial leadership across business segments.

This individual will lead the consolidation and reporting of key financials of the business, mainly the P&L / income statement and partner with the division FP&A team for other financial reporting as needed.

Additionally, the position provides functional leadership support for several aspects of Finance including objective business insights, systems implementation, external financial perspective, asset management, timely financial analysis, and effective control infrastructure.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Live the Safety Standard and Adhere to Safety Responsibilities

Adhere to all Owens Corning safety policies and personal safety action plan.

Reporting and Analysis

Create reporting and provide insights into drivers of results. Areas of focus include price, sales volumes, product mix and overall P&L results.

Synthesize results to identify risks and opportunities and communicate insights to the Building Insulation (BI) business and leadership.

• Monitor the monthly closing process in conjunction with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and other functional teams. Communicate monthly / quarterly results in a timely manner to leadership.
• Support the finance director in articulating the near and long-term story of the business in BI leadership meetings and help as needed with monthly business reviews with the President & Finance VP of the division.

Own the finance cadence.

Provide effective and timely financial information, thoughtful business insights / analytics and business performance evaluations to ensure Business Leaders are effective in creating and executing the business segment's strategy and operating plan.

Financial Forecasting and Business Planning

• Maintain and own an integrated and consolidated financial forecasting model that provides an accurate forecast of the business at both the product and market level, monthly.
• Develop and maintain a robust and up-to-date list of risks and opportunities to the forecast, collaborating with BI finance and other business leaders.
• Own the monthly pacing / prediction process considering latest info from various functions and calculate likely impact on the month's results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and vertically with peers and BI leadership to develop actionable, accountable, and resilient operating and strategic plans on an annual basis.
• Apply external perspective and maintain intimate knowledge of the segment's competitive environment, market conditions, customers, and profit drivers.

Influence Business Performance

• Provide concise and effective communication of financial results in a timely manner to management and non-financial personnel.
• Provide thought leadership on opportunities to improve the performance of the business.
• Provide decision support by financial modeling, business case analysis and financial / management reporting to retain and gain new business.
• Exercise judgment to determine appropriate course of action and prepare business recommendations based on sound financial analysis.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, evaluate financial processes and standard work cadences, make recommendations as needed to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste.

Lead an Effective Financial Controls Environment

• Support an effective and efficient system of internal controls including data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Maintain a clear tone regarding business conduct, ethics, the law, and financial controls.
• Ensure assets are safeguarded to maximize financial performance.
• Solve controls issues at the "root cause" and create broad organizational learning.
• Maintain independence in the view and assessment of the business control environment.
• Raise all issues of significant risk and non-compliance to the Finance Director for the business group.

Collaborate Effectively Across Company, Business, and Function

• Team with others across the Company, business group and Finance function to maximize performance of the business, function, and Owens Corning as a whole.
• Influence Business Segment leaders and elevate the performance of the Finance function.
• Support the continuous improvement of systems, tools, and methodologies across the Finance function and throughout the segment.
• Be an effective member of the segment finance team, collaborating and working to elevate team performance.
• Work across organizational boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve business, division, or corporate objectives.
• Share business and financial best practices across the division and Company.
• Partner with project leaders to analyze and evaluate projects from a financial perspective.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Analysis within a manufacturing / corporate environment.
• Experience with financial planning and forecasting.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint) skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• Advanced degree finance, accounting, MBA, CMA, or CPA.
• Proficiency in SAP and BI reporting systems.
• Experience operating in a highly matrixed structure across functional, business, geographic and cultural boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement process improvements.
• Skilled at preparing executive level material and presentations.

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About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation.

Our four integrated businesses - Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow.

We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live.

Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.