Finance Analyst

Job Description Summary

The incumbent is responsible providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for the business. Will be part of Supply Chain Finance at the manufacturing unit acting as key finance personnel with in-depth understanding of primary business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. The role will also involve supporting the plant by working closely with the plant management and Operational teams to ensure the adoption of standards on core financial processes, including procurement, inventory management, capital expenditures and productivity.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute Site/region strategy and manufacturing finance activities, coordinate planning, pacing, and closing activities.
• Own P&L, Cash and balance sheet activities, including cost accounting, inventory controls (PI, Revals, standards, variances, etc.), product fulfillment and COGS booking, functional costs, VCP/BCP, P&E, etc.
• Apply general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
• Manage monthly closing process, P&L/Cash forecasts, R&Os and forecasting accuracy
• Utilize technical expertise and judgement to solve complex problems. Lead continuous collaboration with cross-functional teams to arrive at critical decisions.
• Engage with plant manufacturing operations and contribute towards continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Coordinate with auditors (internal & external) to ensure cost and reporting compliance for inventory.
• Lead key business projects: Plan, schedule, coordinate and deliver on the project KPIs
• Support the digital transformation process by analyzing and utilizing new approaches and technical options and working with relevant functions to implement solutions.
• Drive active engagement with the business and collaborate to perform process as well as system related improvements.
• Document and implement the functional, technical and integrational requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• CA/CWA/MBA
• At least 4-7 years of relevant experience in leading manufacturing financial operations

• Willingness to travel
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective conflict management and solution skills.