Senior Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the financial reporting and analysis required to successfully support the company's volume, price, mix, productivity, and cost targets. The position will work with people at all levels of the organization (senior management, functional leadership and staff) to report, monitor and manage key financial and non-financial performance indicators. Position is responsible for applying and maintaining knowledge of accounting policies and procedures. This position is expected to proactively provide information and work with areas of business to assist with effective operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial results (balance sheet, income statements) and key performance metrics to provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of the results of the business performance against historical and planned results to facilitate decision making toward the achievement of Company goals.
• Conducts thorough research and analysis of variances to identify key financial and operational issues to be addressed and ensure data accuracy.
• Compiles and develops trend reports and other analysis to assist management in analyzing revenue, expenditures, production, orders, shipments and inventory in order to respond to adverse trends. Proactively makes suggestions to correct trends.
• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of various periodic management reports of financial results.
• Maintain and develop various financial modeling tools and standard templates distributed for use during planning process and weekly estimates, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analysis review.
• Responsible for continued development of financial and decision modeling, budgeting, forecasting, operating plan and modeling tools to support the business.
• Responsible for the coordination, preparation and review of the company's annual operating plan including:
• Detailed support and analysis of company's revenue and unit plans and departmental budgets,
• Detail support and analysis of balance sheet forecasts and capital expenditures,
• Complete plan documents as required for parent company reporting
• Development of presentations to summarize plans and results in a comprehensive and easy to understand format.
• Provide practical counsel to business area partners and management using insightful financial analytics to drive business results.
• Responsible for various monthly reports to Sales & Marketing including actual results, sales & margin variance analysis by product, customer (volume, mix, selling price and material cost impacts).
• Prepare various ad hoc analysis to evaluate product line, customer, coater, plant or other levels of profitability or performance of the business.
• Maintain internal controls and company process & procedures around customer rebate & contract programs.
• Responsible for month end, quarter, and year end close for assigned areas.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, internal control reviews and other related accounting documents and schedules as assigned.
• Assists external auditors during financial and operational audits for assigned areas, supplying requested data to auditors, and addressing any audit findings in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding and working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.
• Develop new methods in conjunction with changing environment and technology, recommending improvements in reducing costs, updating processes, documentation, improving accuracy and timeliness of departmental tasks.
• Research and resolve inquiries for assigned areas.
• Works on special projects and performs other assignments as directed.

Scope:

• Decision Impact: Assists with decisions related to business operations through accurate provisions of data and analysis
• Direct Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: Large majority of work is conducted in an office environment and requires the ability to utilize a personal computer will applicable accessories.
• Management Responsibilities Level: Individual Contributor
• Reports to: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
• Location: Stow, OH (Close to Akron, OH & Cleveland, OH)
• Travel: up to 15%

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience:
  • 5 - 7 years of rele