Financial Analyst II

Company: PTC Alliance
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Function: The Financial Analyst II will be a business partner with the plant management team by providing analytical, reporting and strategic support. The primary focus of this role is to provide financial oversight to the plant management team at our Fairbury, IL and Richmond, IN facilities, which includes; budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, providing recommendations and action items to improve business performance and accounting for capital expenditures. This position reports directly to the Divisional Controller. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Acts as a business partner with plant management by providing accurate and timely reporting along with analytical and strategic support Prepares and assumes a leadership role in annual budgets and forecasts Prepares variance analysis with explanations along with potential actions to understand and improve business performance Prepares accurate and credible analyses with recommendations to the plant management team to drive improvement in the business Establish, monitor and analyze key performance indicators Works closely with accounting team during month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely results Tracks and accounts for capital expenditures; includes evaluating the return on projects Perform ad-hoc reporting/analysis and special projects as requested Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance 1-3 years relevant Accounting/Finance or Financial Planning and Analysis experience Prior manufacturing experience preferred Number of Employees Reporting Directly or Indirectly: None Positions Reporting Directly: None Qualification Requirements: Demonstrated ability to work independently or with a team and manage deliverables Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with other functional areas/levels within the organization Understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis and internal controls Ability to make assumptions, identify trends and draw conclusions from ambiguous data Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills Ability to manage multiple assignments, use sound judgement and prioritize projects and time effectively with minimal supervision Demonstrated leadership and continuous improvement mind-set Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change Strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; Hyperion and Oracle experience a plus Language Skills: Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English Mathematical Skills: See Education and Experience Reasoning Ability: See Qualification Requirements Other Skills and Abilities: See Qualification Requirements Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required Work Environment: Typical office conditions at a manufacturing location Will be required to enter manufacturing area with required personal protective equipment for meetings Physical Demands: Required to sit for long periods of time at a computer

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