Financial Analyst
Job Summary:
The Financial Analyst provides financial support to the Controller and/or Financial Center Mgr. in order to ensure that each significant business decision is given proper financial consideration. This role can be held in a Financial Center or more project oriented within a geographic location.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
* Analyze and control investment (Capex, Inventory, Projects, DSO)
* Perform monthly reviews of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts relating to area of responsibility, including business indicators such as profitability and liquidity
* Present monthly analysis on costs and revenue
* Assist with financial planning, forecasting and monitoring of results versus objectives
* Ensure across-the-board implementation of standard finance practices
* Identify weaknesses in internal control and suggest improvements
* Assess and highlight opportunities for increased cost efficiencies
* Develop and evaluate business or project financial metrics and drivers
* Design and implement project controls
* Evaluate currency exposure
* Support mentoring and development of Accountants
* Participate in Internal Audit assignments and support fraud investigations
* Conduct financial training for field engineers and managers
* Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis or projects as required
* Understands, reviews, implements and complies with Sarbane Oxley requirements as defined in the risk control matrix
Previous Experience and Competencies:
Finance or Accounting Degree or equivalent professional certification, MBA
3-5 years in a financial role.
Problem solving – intermediate project estimation and complexity, creative and innovative quality solutions, analytical oriented, and good decision making skills
Leadership – functions independently and in a team, project mgt. skills, mentoring skills and can set/accomplish objectives.
Communication – intermediate oral/written communication skills, customer services oriented, and interacts frequently with peer groups, subordinates and senior management advising on area of responsibility
Cross Discipline: Understanding of interaction with other disciplines, company strategy and the principles of Quality Management