Description:
Position Requirements:
A Financial Analyst will be accountable for the following primary job responsibilities:
- Actively participate as a member of a business unit
- Review/analyze key performance measures and variances
- Develop the annual budget and assure that product cost information is accurate
- Monthly reporting and communication of financial performance against objectives
- Ensure accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information for the identification of potential business problems and opportunities
- Ensure compliance of efficient internal controls on all transactions of company assets and interests, including legal, state and local taxes and insurance claims
- Ensure that the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate, sector and division policies, procedures and practices
- Lead cost reduction initiatives within the finance business unit and the mill
- Develop tools that increase visibility of process impacts on mill financial performance and increase accuracy of monthly forecasting
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related discipline is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others are required. Geographic flexibility is necessary to include periodic business travel
- Skilled in using spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel) and other databases
- Industry exposure and manufacturing process knowledge preferred
- Familiarity with company policies and procedures and various financial systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial analyses (cost/variance, profitability, key performance measures, operating data, and new product development), forecasting and budget development, and month / year-end close process