Senior Plant Financial Analyst

Outstanding opportunity for an worldwide manufacturer. The Senior Plant Financial Analyst is a key member of the financial leadership team for the plant. Responsible for maintaining financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Senior Plant Financial Analyst is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager, Regional Controller, Plant Controller, and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant. Compensation is up to $95k.

The most qualified candidate likely has some experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist all financial functions within the manufacturing facility including purchasing, receiving, production, shipping and inventory control. Validate accuracy of all P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in providing accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and Capital to enable management proper allocation of resources.
• Process and review payroll times cards weekly for accuracy.
• Review and resolve open receipts and invoice issues.
• Prepare and enter journal entries during month end close.
• Maintain / improve current control environment and company policy compliance.
• Support safeguarding company assets via routine cycle count program, periodic physical inventory, and fixed asset controls.
• Assist in coordinate the preparation of capital expenditure requests (CERs) and actively work with the CER project managers to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns. Monitor capital project spending and be responsible for closing capital projects on a timely basis. Maintain the integrity of the location’s fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.
• Work with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues including budgeting, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.
• Support document record keeping and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, transactional efficiencies, cost effectiveness and conformance to company policies. Work with stakeholders to implement positive changes.
• Monitor all spending and report monthly, quarterly and annual results to management.
• Maintain “checkbook” approach to monitor expenses and hit targets.
• Participate in the month-end close process and budgeting / forecasting.
• Provide dual site support.

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