Financial Analyst-Contract-Must Have Manufacturing/Corporate

3 month contract for a Financial Analyst 

Manufacturing and Corporate background

The Financial Analyst will play the key role for the collection, development, analysis, and reporting of financial-related data to increase overall organizational productivity and profitability.  The individual will assist in the development, standardization and verification of data.  The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in the enhancement and improvement of top-line business awareness, understanding and decision-making.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The incumbent may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity.

·         Working with the Senior Manager, Accounting and Finance to maintain a strong partnership with the senior management team by providing analytical financial analyses and modeling of the business to assist them in their decision making.

·         Participate in the preparation of various internal reports, presentations and analyses to monitor financial performance throughout the year.

·         Provide financial support to key stake holders and functional leaders such as the President & CEO.

·         Participate in periodic, as well as annual and multi-year financial forecasts and budgeting, working with the broader organization to understand and test key forecast assumptions, including reporting and variance analysis, and determine key revenue and operating expense drivers impacting the P&L.

·         Support as required to assist in the management of GPO Contracts.

·         Support all departments in the financial planning and forecasting for their operations.

·         Work with the functional leaders to create operational budget plans based on definition of long-range business and organizational goals ensuring financial objectives are aligned with strategic goals.

·         Analyze budgets, forecasts and financial statements. Calculate, analyze and investigate variances between actuals and budgets/forecasts to understand key trends and potential risks and opportunities.

·         Validate the accuracy of global financial results as part of the month-end close and reporting process.

·         Help drive consistency and best practice in the reporting and methodology of financial information across the organization (and regions).

·         Work closely in a team environment to meet all deadlines and prioritize work flow.

·         Ad hoc projects assigned by the Senior Manager, Accounting and Finance.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

·         Develop and monitor metrics focused on the P&L and balance sheet.

·         Support the annual budget process through preparation and maintenance of budgeting tools.

·         Recommend and implement processes to streamline and continuously improve performance.

·         Assist in special projects, system upgrades, IT initiatives and establishment of new reporting initiatives.

·         Provide support to key member of teams working on executing company initiatives and analysis of Sales and Gross Profit performance, including ad hoc analysis of sales initiatives, product costs and product profitability.

·         Provide Product Line Profitability reporting and revenue forecasting at a product line and country/region level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         BS in Finance or Accounting.

·         2+ years in a similar role in consumer goods manufacturing, preferably with an international organization.

·         Must be proficient in financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and in using Microsoft Office products. ERP system experience preferred

·         Advanced Excel Proficiency Required

·         Knowledge of financial reporting concepts (GAAP accounting principles) applied in a corporate reporting environment.

·         Must be organized, self-motivated, able to take direction and have a strong attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.

·         Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management.

·         Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work well in a team environment.

·         Some travel may be required.

·         Must be willing to mentor and develop junior staff