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The ideal candidate understands the world of manufacturing and has a strong analytical background in both business strategy and financial statements. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, this individual will work closely with the accounting, supply chain, and sales teams to drive analytics related to month-end financial reviews, forecasts/ budgets, inventory, and new business opportunities. This role will also include building the financial business partnership with Supply Chain developing tools for reporting and analytics. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and a command of the details while thinking outside of the box to bring innovative solutions to help drive the business at large.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance, Advanced Degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience of accounting and finance
- Manufacturing industry experience
- A task oriented, well-structured and organized individual who demonstrates the ability to multi-task and work independently or in a group setting
- Strong knowledge of Excel is required, with strong data manipulation skills
- Experience in Oracle and Hyperion systems, preferred
- Thorough understanding of financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides financial oversight and consolidation for the operation’s divisional monthly and quarterly financials, deriving accurate and timely reporting that helps identify variances from expectations and trends
- Provide and create corporate KPIs to communicate key financial and business insights to executives and other business partners; with a strong focus on inventory metrics
- Owns, defines, and articulates results, through detailed financial modeling and summary presentations
- Utilize both existing and new systems to improve and develop financial models to assess business performance and value creation opportunities
- Simplify, streamline, and automate FP&A processes and make full use of forecasting and financial system capabilities
- Identify areas for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency in reporting and analysis
- Develop FP&A team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and accountability. Mentor team members and provide guidance on complex financial matters.
- Partner with Accounting, Supply Chain and Inventory Planning to improve budgeting and forecasting
- Support Inventory Management through actionable analytics across the global supply chain
- Elaborate and analyze consolidated material drivers, understanding cost fluctuations and the impact on the business
- Reviews and monitors supplier contracts, ensuring favorable, fair terms and compliance
- Support Supply Chain Annual Plan, forecasting, and actual variance analysis
Remote Opportunity - Eastern time zone preferred
Salary Range: $110-$130k
PLD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
