About this role
Financial Analyst focused on providing accounting and analytical support for manufacturing operations, with emphasis on operational results, trends, and capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accounting and analytical support; analyze performance and provide insights; prepare operational results and budgeting/forecasting; support internal controls and audits; perform journal vouchers and month-end close
Technical Overview
Involves internal control adherence, month-end close, budgeting/forecasting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing context; uses SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-career financial analyst with 3+ years in manufacturing, CPA/CMA credentials preferred, and strong capability in month-end close, budgeting/forecasting, and internal controls.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in AccountingFinance or related field3+ years accounting/finance experienceManufacturing facility experience desirableDemonstrated knowledge of general business management principles and internal financial managementDemonstrated skills to influence peers and managementDemonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functionsMust be a self-starterRespond quickly and effectively to requests/concernsExcellent written and oral communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
Corrugatedpackaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environmentCPA or CMA a plusExperience with SAP financial and HR applications (preferred)
Tools & Platforms
SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookPowerPoint
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in AccountingFinance or related field; CPA or CMA preferred; 3+ years accounting/finance experience; manufacturing experience; internal controls; general ledger; month-end close; journal vouchers; budgeting; forecasting; payroll; accounts payable; accounts receivable
Hard Skills
Bachelor's degree in AccountingFinance or related fieldCPACMA3+ years accounting/finance experienceManufacturing experienceInternal controlsGeneral ledgerMonth-end closeJournal vouchersBudgetingForecastingPayroll processingAccounts payableAccounts receivable
Soft Skills
CommunicationInfluence peers and managementSelf-starterTeamworkAnalytical thinkingEffective written and oral communication
Keywords for Your Resume
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Deal Breakers
Bachelor's degree required, 3+ years accounting/finance experience, Manufacturing experience desirable
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