Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is responsible for tracing variances for monitoring customer inventory and reporting variances based on customer agreements. The Financial Analyst must also construct and monitor those cost-effective data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of costing information to management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual review of customer agreements and collections.
• Prepare a monthly financial review of all sales and margin by customer and skus.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports, including ad-hoc and standard month-end reports.
• Provide assistance with monthly forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations and the annual budget process.
• Be able to communicate clear and concise information/commentary about various cost/variance reports and be able to quickly resolve any variance discrepancy (i.e. Actual vs. Standard labor and material variances, PPV, KPI reporting, etc.).
• Must be able to successfully work independently and cooperatively with all levels of the organization
• (line operator to executive management).
• Develop and implement special projects and analysis as directed by plant and financial management resulting in reasonable process improvement recommendations.
• Be a strong advocate/driver of improvement ideas by generating recommendations based on the plant’s cost variance results and other plant performance measurements.
• Willing and active participant in process improvement teams as assigned.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial transactions within the SAGE/ERP system.
• Adhere to all plant safety and health requirements, drive and monitor site GAAP/SOX compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and pull a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Requires walking, standing and sitting for lengthy periods of time.
• Requires working extensive hours on a computer and monitor.
• Requires walking, standing and sitting for lengthy periods of time.
• Certain areas require the use of safety equipment (i.e. safety glasses in the production/laboratory areas).
• Requires bending, pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder/below waist levels and possible climbing of stairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office). SAGE experience a plus.
• Ability to interact with all departments and various levels of employees.
• Flexible, able to move from one type of task to another without loss of speed or efficiency.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong administrative and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent understanding and practice of confidentiality.
• Superior problem solving, decision making and organization skills.
• Must be dependable with strong work ethic, supported by good attendance.
• Able to work extended hours.
• Able to follow procedures and instructions. Must be able to prioritize.

Pay range and compensation package: 75k-100k yearly salary, 401k plan, medical, dental, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement – PakLab is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.