Senior Financial Analyst - 5068

Job description

Ensure that underlying cost data regarding product profitability is accurate. Review sales quotes for accuracy and reasonableness and report improvement opportunities. Monitor material cost changes and work with purchasing and sales to mitigate impact on product profitability. Ensure that customer sales prices are updated quarterly for material cost changes. Provide accurate reports and analysis to the sales department as directed. Ensure accurate financial analysis to monitor business performance and to make informed decisions. Ensure that cost reduction activities are prioritized based upon data and projected ROI. Ensure that variances from plan and past performance are identified and explained. Make appropriate recommendations based upon interpretation of data and analysis. Provide accurate reports and analysis to operations as directed. Ensure that capital expenditures achieve anticipated ROI as projected on respective capital expenditure requests (CERs) Assist with month end close process as needed. Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department. Apply and utilize “lean tools” to permanently implement improvements. Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business management (Required) 2+ years of experience in audit or corporate accounting in a fast paced environment (Required) Manufacturing experience (Required) Masters degree (Preferred) CPA license (Preferred) Change management, process improvement, Lean or Six Sigma (Preferred) Self starter who is collaborative, can balance priorities and has outstanding time management skills Thought leader who is an effective communicator Job Type: Full-time Required education: Bachelor's Required experience: corporate accounting: 2 years Manufacturing: 2 years Financial Analysis: 2 years Process Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma: 2 years Required license or certification: CPA All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Thrive Recruiting finds top talent. Top talent creates a top company. Find your dream job with Thrive!