Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Financial Analyst supports the global finance efforts, working closely with Director Finance, commercial and operations team in the respective countries, and shared service center in North America. This person will deliver accurate monthly financial statements and forecasts according to local statutory and U.S. GAAP and provide analysis of financial results to identify variations and trends that indicate possible exposures and the need for countermeasures.

The individual will be responsible for key aspects of operations finance and accounting including budgets/forecasts, capital appropriation activity, inventory, footprint, and other analysis.

They work independently, drive positive change, including evaluating and streamlining of existing processes and controls to deliver accurate and timely results ensuring proper use of company resources and assets.

The individual should be a proactive, highly motivated, self-directed individual with high standards of quality and performance responsible for the financial forecasting, budgeting, data gathering and analysis processes.

The position will require someone in the office at least 3 days per week in Brea, CA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver accurate monthly financial statements and forecasts according to local statutory and U.S. GAAP:
  • Three-day close required internally
  • Support analytics on regional revenue situations, trends, risks and opportunities
  • High degree of accuracy of margins, variances and operating expenses
  • Create a ‘no surprises’ culture on forecasts
  • Focus on internal controls to ensure accuracy
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, etc.
• Examine the company’s system of accounts, interpret, and stay abreast of complex transactions.
• Maintain and review vertical margin actual and forecasting.
  • Partnering with IT and accountant to ensure accurate intercompany transaction flow.
• Primary owner and coordinator headcounts actual and forecast accuracy.
  • Partnering with HR and the region leaders to manage headcounts accuracy.
• Coordinate and prepare the budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures, and perform variance analysis.
• Analysis of financial results to identify variations and trends that indicate possible exposures and the need for countermeasures.

• Financial data gathering, analysis, preparation of reports and recommendations around financial plans, statistical reports, cash flow projections, operating forecasts, new business planning, etc.
• Complete forecast and budget submissions, including upload into the company’s financial system (HFM).
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis and corporate submissions.
• Measure and track departmental spending versus budget and forecast.
• Establishment and/or use of company databases to retrieve relevant information for use in analyzing current performance and determine forecasts.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on improvement of sales, discount/rebate and gross profit performance as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding cost savings or profit-generating opportunities.

• Create ad-hoc reports and analysis as required.

• Miscellaneous financial projects, analysis and administrative duties as assigned.

• Assist in the continuous improvement, development, modification, and implementation of financial systems as necessary. This includes learning and using EBS tools.

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar
• 3+ years’ combined experience in Accounting or Finance (budgeting, forecasting and analytics) in a manufacturing oriented multi-site environment/ matrix organization
• Previous experience with large automated accounting and reporting systems (ERP); preferable Oracle, Tableau and HFM), including data extraction and report compilation
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Experience with US GAAP principles
• Working knowledge of SOX, controls and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be flexible to work outside of normal business hours depending upon on business needs

PREFERRED:

• International ac