Senior Financial Analyst

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Prepare annual budget planning and interim forecasts through gross margin
2. Review program financial performance
3. Perform financial variance analysis including review of accounting transactions for accuracy
4. Recommend areas of improvement in operational performance
5. Perform financial analyses of profit improvement initiatives
6. Perform financial analyses of capital proposals
7. Participate in budgeting (for departments and projects)
8. Deliver analytical insights to manufacturing partners and within the finance team on a weekly/monthly basis
9. Establish relationships with process partners inside and outside of the finance department that are critical to overall company communication and collaboration 

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

1. Assist manufacturing operations personnel in understanding operational KPI’s and in analyzing operational variances
2. Prepare other financial analyses as assigned by Finance Director

Required Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2. 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
3. Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing operations
4. ERP system experience ( Dynamics AX preferred)
5. System proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Office 365 tools

Preferred Education & Experience:

1. Experience working in the automotive industry.
2. Relevant certification (CFA/CPA) a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
2. Formal problem-solving skills (Lean, Six Sigma or similar)
3. Strong communication skills
4. Ability to communicate financial data through detailed reports and charts
5. Demonstrate strategic thinking skills
6. Ability and desire to expand/grow career