Financial Analyst

Company Description

The Company

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.  Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Performing controlling and financial analyst functions as required in a manufacturing environment. Responsible to provide meaningful information to the management for profitability improvement, for the accuracy of analysis and the completeness of month end closing and budget tasks as well other duties.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Perform month-end closing tasks including journal entries, preparation and posting, reviewing P&L.
• Analyze manufacturing variations and provide an appropriate level of explanation and detail.
• Investigate manufacturing cost situations and propose methods and programs for improving financial results of the Clinton plant.
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly reports as requested from the management (and any associated analysis) and discuss it with department managers.
• Establish or revise processes and procedures where required.
• Check and release shopping and/or personnel requests.
• Support the Controlling Team Lead to ensure completeness of month end closing (including Forecast) and budget process tasks (e.g., analysis of variations, fix costs, balance sheet items, preparation of D-Charts)
• Driving the plant to meet financial goals for all operative activities that impact Clinton financial performance.
• Manage the implementation of new controlling tools / processes and procedures as directed from central manufacturing controlling, the Americas and/or worldwide HQ.
• Take over additional tasks within the Controlling team as a substitute for (as example but not limited) investment controlling, product costing, team lead.
• Perform other duties / assignments as directed by the Plant Controller.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting /finance/economics, or related fields,
• Ability to understand and apply U.S. GAAP and IFRS
• At least 3 years experience
• Detailed Oriented
• Well organized
• Strong Communication and Analytical skills
• Advanced excel skills (including Microsoft Office products)

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Previous manufacturing experience 
• MBA
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle system

Additional Information

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as company issued/approved steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  as needed in the required areas.  
• This role is within a climate-controlled area of the facility.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employes 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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