Financial Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site

• Analyze variances and communicates explanations to management with recommended actions

• Prepare forecasts of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows for the Plant

• Must work across all levels of the company organization to achieve accuracy of reporting and forecasting data

• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions

• Collaborates with Finance Manager, Plant accountants and senior management to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations and lead the development of complex analysis

• Monitors plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity

• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with . Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements

Experience/Skills/Specific Knowledge/Education:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a controller or similar position

• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

• Cost accounting experience

• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and SAP financial software - experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system is a bonus

• Good planning and organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business.

• Ability to effectively communicate with management and staff.

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues

• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization

• English language: full professional proficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (ACCA is a bonus)