Senior Financial Analyst

Job Purpose:
The Senior Finance Analyst – Manufacturing requires a strong data analyst with knowledge of and experience with data analysis and presentation software. This position will also need to interface well with personnel in different functional areas to provide insight and actionable information. The position is also responsible for the generation of standard manufacturing costs for products.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
 

1. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. Analyze data to provide insight linking operational activities with their financial impact
3. Work cross-functionally across the organization to develop and prepare reports to help analyze efficiency, profitability, and cost in a way that provides actionable insights to management.
4. Present results to management
5. Automate the preparation and presentation of reports using analytical software
6. Prepare standard costs of production for manufacturing products.
7. Ensure reasonable and accurate allocation of costs
8. Improve and maintain financial inventory tracking and measurement
9. Support continuous improvement within the organization, backed by data
10. Maintain written procedures relevant to major activities

11. Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Analytical: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies; Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Communication: Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
Business Acumen: Aligns work with strategic goals; Conducts cost-benefit analyses; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Displays orientation to profitability; Understands business implications of decisions
Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree required

• Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Excel - advanced
• Other Microsoft office programs
• Preferred – Netsuite or other accounting software
• Preferred – Business Intelligence software