Mill Financial Analyst

Position Title: 

Mill Financial Analyst 

Pay Rate:

78,100 - $95,500 - commensurate with experience

*Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

4335 Carson Rd.

Columbus, MS 39701

 

The Job You Will Perform:

• Work under the direction of the Mill Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operating results, operating trends, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives to assist plant management in achieving operations and management objectives.
• Work with Mill Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
• Actively assist Mill Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal control, accounting policy, and procedures.           
• Understand manufacturing/production processes, including product cost, cost analysis, and identifying inefficiencies/waste.
• Inventory – Assist with monthly and quarterly physical counts. Prepare journal entries for inventory and inventory reserves. Identify and communicate trends.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, business, or related field required; CPA or CMA a plus.
• Accounting and/or finance work experience required, and work experience in a manufacturing facility highly desirable. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices. 
• Strong knowledge and application of financial concepts, standard costing concepts, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting against forecasts and budgets, internal controls, purchasing, and other accounting functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of functional areas (manufacturing, customer service, logistics, etc.) within the organization.
• High level of managerial courage and informing skills.
• Deliver solutions on a quick-time basis; make decisions quickly with good follow through skills.  Provide the necessary analysis to support and drive a profitable operation.  Expert level knowledge of Excel required. PowerBI, SAP & Workbrain knowledge a plus.  Ability to adapt and learn new software required.
• Remain flexible and adapt to the situation and provide either leadership or follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to handle pressure and stress.  Willingness and ability to work extended or irregular hours, occasional holidays, and travel as required.
• Ability to handle details accurately and in a timely manner.