Junior Finance Analyst

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions Finance Operation Centre is a part of our global network of Finance Operation Centres (FOC), which provides world-class finance, accounting, and purchasing services to Motorola branches in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US region. It is a dynamic environment where your ideas and input will be valued and where you will do some of the best work of your life
Job Description

This role will be in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) department for the EMEA & NA region, supporting the Supply Chain Finance business.

The FP&A team is responsible for the analysis of financial reports, trends, risks, and opportunities. We gather, interpret, and evaluate financial information, including past financial data and short- to long-term financial forecasts.

As part of the wider FP&A Team, you will have the opportunity to understand how our company operates and improve your analytical skills, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and taking advantage of personal development opportunities.

Basic Requirements

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for:

• Cooperating with Supply Chain Finance to ensure they are equipped with the necessary reports and analysis

• Performing deferred cost analysis and COGS accounting

• Collecting and analyzing data from various sources to produce accurate and timely reports related to COGS recognition errors

• Preparing monthly/quarterly inventory reporting

• Performing cost accounting functions for supply chain activity

• Preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries related to the above

• Optimizing month-end closing processes to ensure timely closing

• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations (using ARCs)

• Creating monthly credit memos for international, federal & internal returns

• Providing support to the shared services team for any issues

• Assisting with operational queries from business and other departments

• Assisting with SOX testing and PwC audit as required

• Participating in process improvement or ad hoc projects as necessary

Key qualifications of the Financial Analyst:

• 1 year of demonstrable finance experience, preferably in mid-size/large organizations

• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with Finance and non-Finance staff at various levels

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets with the use of advanced functions

• Self-starter and team player

• Excellent English (spoken, written)

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyMotorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.o

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.