Manufacturing Financial Analyst

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

 

Job Summary:

This position will provide accounting and financial support to the West Henrietta packaging operations, global quality and engineering teams.  Responsibilities will include monitoring of performance and the development of forecasts, annual budgets and long term strategy.  The role also works closely with finance and general accounting to perform the monthly financial close.  Monthly financial analysis and reporting includes labor, materials, overhead, inventory, capital expenditures and productivity measures/KPIs.  As a business partner with finance and operations this role will assist in the analysis of various projects on cash flow and profitability.

• Capital expenditure reporting, analysis, budgeting and control
• Spare parts accounting and controls
• Preparation of information necessary for intercompany charging and journal entries
• Provide financial and accounting support for monthly cost allocations
• Create and maintain detailed financial analytics models to translate into operational performance commentary
• Other Cost of Goods Sold reporting and analysis
• Maintain and improve local financial models including EPM and Oracle
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place for the site
• Work on special projects as required such as capital project proposals, Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement projects
• Other duties as assigned

 

Travel:  

• This role is based in the West Henrietta facility.  Occasional travel may be required to the Victor or Scottsville location.  Infrequent travel (<5%) to other Cooper sites as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply the principles of cost accounting
• Working knowledge of US GAAP & SOX to ensure compliance with internal controls
• Experience understanding and communicating operational and financial data
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to be an effective teamplayer and communicator
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, conflicting priorities, and tight timelines
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and strives to stay technically up to date
• Well-organized with a natural drive for results
• Demonstrated experience with strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization

Work Environment:

• This role is based in the West Henrietta facility, but some travel may be required to the Victor or Scottsville locations
• Normal office environment
• Multi-cultural environment, with global interactions. Occasional travel is required.
• Must be prepared to work extended hours on occasion
• Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job

Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience in related role performing responsibilities for General & Cost Accounting and/or FP&A
• Strong MS Office skills with emphasis on Excel expertise
• ERP, BI, Hyperion and Oracle a plus
• Lean Six Sigma experience a plus
• Matrix style organization

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

 

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $60,593.00 and $80,790.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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