The Financial and Accounting Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of Finance and is an integral part of the Finance team. This person will be responsible for analyzing financial status by collecting, monitoring and studying operation’s inputs and outputs. The goal of the role is to help optimize performance by identifying trends and making recommendation. He/ She will also be responsible to lead budgeting/forecasting, consolidating variance analysis and reporting of information to stakeholders locally and internationally.RESPONSIBILITIES:Track and determine financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecastsIncrease productivity by developing automated accounting applications; financial models and coordinating information requirementsImprove financial status by analyzing and interpreting data/results; making comparative analyses; monitoring variances; identifying trends and recommending actions to managementPreform month-end reconciliations of general ledger account, validating balance and investigating/correcting by creating journal entries and full reconciliation report of all balance sheet accountsConsolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company’s goals and financial standingDevelop, understand, and improve the Standard Cost Models and articulately report variance causes to the standardsMonitor inventory levels and schedules to ensure all inventories are properly valued, verified (account recs) and summarized for meaningful use by managementLead the yearly budgeting and monthly/ quarterly forecasting process (with support from SMF) by developing a strong understanding of business modelsConsolidate required information, produce financial reporting packages (monthly and quarterly), perform initial reviews and upload information as required to meet the needs of corporate reporting and oversightProcesses billings and ensuring proper revenue recognition in collaborative efforts with SMF and others in the finance departmentProvide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performanceAssemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risksConduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast/financial models conduct benchmarking and process analysisCoordinating with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecastsQUALIFICATIONS:5- 10 years of proven work experience as a financial and accounting analyst, preferably in manufacturing sectorProven experience developing financial models by consolidating ERP dataHigh-level of proficiency in MS-Excel (including macros), MS-Office suite and financial software applications (ERP)Proven experience in data visualization tools including, but not limited to, Power BI, Tableau etc.Proven knowledge of financial forecasting, modeling and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysisWell informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environmentsBS degree in Finance, Economics or related field, MS degree preferredExcellent time management and organizational abilityGood oral and written communication skills
Job Title
Senior Financial Analyst