Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst (Inventory accounting and Cost Estimation)

International Manufacturing company is seeking to hire a Senior Financial Specialist to support both Cost Estimation and Inventory Accounting functions for their Specialty Materials business unit. This position will be based in Monroe NC.

As a Senior Financial Specialist you will be responsible for analyzing and reporting financial data from manufacturing activities to determine the cost of conducting business. The position will help steer the profitability of the company by supporting manufacturing sales and management with valuable financial information to help guide business decision and reduce product cost. This position will also be responsible for the completeness accuracy timeliness and quality of monthly quarterly and annual cost reporting and analysis. Analysis includes but is not limited to inventory labor and procurement cost.

This is a Direct Hire position with a salary range of $85000 $100000 depending on experience with a good benefits program located in Monroe NC
Essential Functions

• Support monthend inventory close
• Perform reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Financial Representative for assigned Value Stream
• Coordinate with Revert Management group for accurate valuation and count of revert material
• Support inventory forecasting and variance explanation
• Lead development of cost travelers working with product management
• Lead compiling of Profitability review meeting data and analysis
• Prepare month end inventory reserves (Excess & Obsolete Hedges ETC.) while engaging business to help drive reserve balances down
• Be the goto person for inventory related information for any financial information or analysis that is required
• Drive process improvements within inventory accounting
• Assist with physical inventory as well as the cycle count program
• Monthly/Quarterly reporting including supplemental data and ABL
• Assist in cost savings projects as needed
• Assist in audit requests

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3 years of experience with knowledge of Cost Accounting Cost Estimation Analysis and/or process manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or CPA) preferred

Key Words:
Inventory
Accounting
Financial Analyst
Cost
Cost Accounting
Manufacturing
Analyst
Forecasting



Bachelors Degree Requirement: Yes