We are looking for a highly skilled FP&A analyst to perform a variety of finance and accounting related activities. The candidate would ideally have prior experience working in an industrial manufacturing & service environment and is a hands-on finance leader. Key responsibilities range from performing financial analyses, preparing the multiple reporting , supervising business transactions to maintaining accurate general ledgers of business activities and financial results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with a team of three to maintain accurate general ledger of plant accounting activities including:
• report / reconcile / analyze inventory activity throughout the month
• plant cost center reporting and analysis
• capital spending reporting
• supervise A/P processing and cash application activities
• manage weekly A/P disbursement process
• support annual audit, including physical inventory taking coordination
• coordinate plant requirements with respect to the budget and forecast processes
• supervise Credit and Collections staff and monitor Accounts Receivable
• Manage monthly closing activities including:
• Ensure accurate subledgers A/R, A/P, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc.
• Ensure proper accruals and monthly recurring entries are posted.
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled post month end close
• Manage Sales & Product profitability reporting
• Ensure books and records are maintained to support an annual external Audit.

• Support the Budgeting and Forecasting process:
• Prepare the annual budget and the quarterly reforecast (multiple dimensions)
• Lead the monthly budget review with the key budget owners.
• Prepare the 5 years plan & the investment presentations.
• Prepare the monthly & quarterly reporting (internal & external) and financial presentations.
• Develop financial analyses for the P&L and the Balance Sheet for the Group and the PL
• Prepare P&L analyses (revenue, margin, SG&A & net income)
• Prepare the weekly cashflow.
• Prepare the bi-yearly Receivables & Inventory Council
• Prepare with the controller the yearly Balance sheet review.
  
  

• Maintain and establish appropriate Internal Controls
• Support FP&A Manager with Plant Analytics and Plant Reporting
• Provide routine financial reporting and analytics
• Support ad-hoc requests as needed.
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Accounting/Finance Degree required
• CPA a plus
• 10+ years experience, prior manufacturing / cost accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills, attention to details
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls
• Strong computer skills - proficient in excel, word, access database, power point; comfortable working with other systems
• Experienced in implementing and transitioning to an ERP System
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Good communication skills, ability to interact effectively with other departments