Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled FP&A analyst to perform a variety of finance and accounting related activities. The candidate would ideally have prior experience working in an industrial manufacturing & service environment and is a hands-on finance leader. Key responsibilities range from performing financial analyses, preparing the multiple reporting , supervising business transactions to maintaining accurate general ledgers of business activities and financial results.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with a team of three to maintain accurate general ledger of plant accounting activities including:
- report / reconcile / analyze inventory activity throughout the month
- plant cost center reporting and analysis
- capital spending reporting
- supervise A/P processing and cash application activities
- manage weekly A/P disbursement process
- support annual audit, including physical inventory taking coordination
- coordinate plant requirements with respect to the budget and forecast processes
- supervise Credit and Collections staff and monitor Accounts Receivable
- Manage monthly closing activities including:
- Ensure accurate subledgers A/R, A/P, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc.
- Ensure proper accruals and monthly recurring entries are posted.
- Ensure all accounts are reconciled post month end close
- Manage Sales & Product profitability reporting
- Ensure books and records are maintained to support an annual external Audit.
- Support the Budgeting and Forecasting process:
- Prepare the annual budget and the quarterly reforecast (multiple dimensions)
- Lead the monthly budget review with the key budget owners.
- Prepare the 5 years plan & the investment presentations.
- Prepare the monthly & quarterly reporting (internal & external) and financial presentations.
- Develop financial analyses for the P&L and the Balance Sheet for the Group and the PL
- Prepare P&L analyses (revenue, margin, SG&A & net income)
- Prepare the weekly cashflow.
- Prepare the bi-yearly Receivables & Inventory Council
- Prepare with the controller the yearly Balance sheet review.
- Maintain and establish appropriate Internal Controls
- Support FP&A Manager with Plant Analytics and Plant Reporting
- Provide routine financial reporting and analytics
- Support ad-hoc requests as needed.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Accounting/Finance Degree required
- CPA a plus
- 10+ years experience, prior manufacturing / cost accounting experience
- Strong analytical skills, attention to details
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls
- Strong computer skills - proficient in excel, word, access database, power point; comfortable working with other systems
- Experienced in implementing and transitioning to an ERP System
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
- Good communication skills, ability to interact effectively with other departments
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