Financial Analyst II

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data to aid decision-making. Key duties include financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. They maintain data integrity, monitor KPIs, and assist with month-end reporting/closing duties. Candidates typically have, at minimum, 2 years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting-related field.

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Financial management skills, problem solving, data collection and analysis, using data to draw conclusions, and putting conclusions into action/monitor results.
• Technical Skills: Cost management, forecasting/budgeting, variance analysis, benchmarking.
• Functional Skills: Active listening, clear and concise grasp of financial concepts, ability to apply best practices, high level of comprehension skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Financial Theory: Understands business principles and accounting fundamentals (GAAP).
• Project Management: support new initiatives, participate in project implementation and business process improvement.
• Compliance: Thorough understanding of internal and external policies and regulations, including maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Presentation: Present financial results, analyses, outlook, and plans within department and to other business partners.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed data analysis to identify trends, deliver insights, and support business decision‑making.
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis to explain performance drivers and communicate findings to leadership.
• Support the budgeting process, including data collection, preparation and validation of financial inputs.
• Assist with cost management by monitoring spending, analyzing cost drivers, and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Execute month‑end reporting and close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
• Complete transactional accounting and finance duties assigned, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
  • 2 Years of experience in Accounting or Finance required, within a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel related to Accounting, Finance and Financial modeling applications.
• Knowledge of Financial Statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) 
• Team player, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a constrained environment (deadlines, costs, able to work under pressure).
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with external providers, internal employees, and other departments.
• Ability to be flexible and to adjust priorities as necessary to meet changing conditions.

• Benefits:
• Constellium’ s full-time employees enjoy great benefits that allow them to choose the plans that best fit their needs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts - Company funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Company funded 
• Company-paid basic life insurance 
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
• Employee assistance programs 
• Tuition assistances
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday
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