Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary:

The Senior Budget Analyst at our manufacturing facility will be responsible for overseeing the financial planning and analysis operations. This role involves developing, analyzing, and managing budgets to ensure the financial health and efficiency of our manufacturing processes.

Working collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing our mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service

to our internal and external customers. All employees are expected to maintain a high level of trust, integrity, and ethical standards, as well as promote a culture of safety by following all safety

procedures, protocols, and guidelines while working in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage to property and injury to the employee and others.

This position will provide support to the Plant Controller, Plant Manager, and FPCA Manager in the company’s forecasting and financial planning activities including the annual budgeting process, monthly and quarterly analysis and ad-hoc projects as required. Other activities of the position in support of company-wide FPCA initiatives include,but are not limited to, preparing presentations and capital expenditure analysis. This position acts as a consultant to teams, leaders, and colleagues on the Finance Team in support of optimal business decision making.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner,adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits.

• Budget Development: Lead the creation of annual budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, and budget revisions. Collaborate with department heads to understand requirements and align budget with strategic goals.

1. Provide support and coordination of predictive analysis tools and modeling to assist in driving forecast accuracy.
2. Ensure accuracy of the financial reporting tools
3. Facilitate working capital and cash flow forecasting within the operating company.
4. Ability to communicate cross functionally with key stakeholders when gathering information.
5. Be seen as a subject matter expert for business reporting tools

• Financial Analysis: Responsible for timely and accurate period-end closing, variance analysis, and operational reporting.

1. Perform detailed analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for cost reduction or efficiency improvements. This includes cost-benefit analysis for capital projects or new product development.
2. Assists in or provides leadership as needed in cost estimating projects for new products including volume based, variable margin costing analysis.
3. Rolling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecast updates, including cash flows, using Excel and financial reporting tools
4. Performs ad-hoc analysis as part of special projects within the Finance Team as well as on other teams as required.

• Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, highlighting budget performance, forecasts, and areas requiring attention.

a. Supportthe preparation and review of the quarterly segment reporting packagesand bridges.

• Cost Control: Monitor costs, including labor, materials, overhead,and SGCA expenses to ensure expenditures align with budgetary constraints and economic conditions. Implement cost control measures where necessary.

a. Align business metrics with segment and corporate objectives and provide appropriate scorekeeping.

• Strategic Planning: Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights and data- driven recommendations.

1. Initiate the capital expenditure process and prepare financial models as well as providing justifications for CapEx requests.
2. Responsible for participating in continuous improvement activities for improved operations of the Finance Team. Problem-solves individually or as part of a group as job duties require.May lead such problem-solving activities.

• Continuous Improvement: Embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) looking for opportunities to improve productivity within your area of responsibility, the finance team, or the broader business.

1. Participate in CI projects within the finance department and with cross-functional teams.
2. Provide a financial perspective to non-financial members of cross-functional teams.

• Uphold the highest level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.An MBA or advanced degree in a similar area is preferred.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or a related area,with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with budgeting software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of making process improvements utilizing current technology.
• Participate in the development and production of professional presentations for different audiences including operational financial partners, management, and senior team members.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling,proficient in PowerPoint and Word.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for report writing and presentations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost accounting.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills commensurate with the job tasks and position necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service.
• Ability to present information in a manner designed to educate or inform other team members and customers in one- on-one or group interactions as directed.
• Ability to review, comprehend, interpret, process, and evaluate effectively written work instructions, documents, and procedures written in English/ Demonstrable knowledge and experience of measurement methods required.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on MS Excel (Pivot tables,sumifs, and lookups). Written variance analysis skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including ability to work efficiently in a fast- paced work environment while maintaining a calm, rational, and respectful demeanor and communication style in times of stress occasioned by work demands, tight timelines, heavy production expectations, unexpected quality control issues, and other work-related issues or concerns that may cause a heightened level of anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, confusion, etc.
• Enthusiastic adoption and consistent demonstration of Core Values
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, research, organizational, and analytical skills, combined with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines. The ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Well-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail regarding organization, planning, workflow, and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Highly ethical,self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, including leading projects and team members, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.
• Must be able to work with confidential information