Expert Financial Analyst Plant Operations & Accounting

Ashland, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 85000 - 95000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Welcome to Cascades!

At Cascades Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10000 talents. We put you first:

Flex and connected mode
Telemedicine Group insurance
Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
Financial Benefits: Profit Sharing Plan Retirement Plan with company matching Stock Options & Annual flexible reimbursement program
Base salary range for Expert Financial Analyst - Plant Operations & Accountingbetween $ 85000 and 95000 USD annually

At our facility inAshlandyou can develop your full potential sustainably by applying your expertise within the Packagingteam as the Expert Financial Analyst - Plant Operations & Accounting:

Financial Planning & Analysis

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with strategic and operational insights.
Perform variance analysis across production inventory and expenditures.
Monitor financial performance and flag risks and opportunities.
Translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.

Month-End Close & Reporting

Oversee month-end close ensuring timely accurate entries and reconciliations aligned with internal controls.
Ensure data integrity across SAP and reporting tools.
Deliver management reports with commentary on key metrics.
Support ad hoc reporting and process improvements.

Standard Costs & Fixed Cost Management

Maintain and validate standard cost models and BOMs.
Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor fixed cost absorption and support margin improvement.
Coordinate annual standard cost roll processes.

Operational Finance Integration

Align financial insights with production and inventory realities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reflect real-time shifts.
Embed financial metrics into plant KPIs and dashboards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic Decision Support & Communication

- Develop dashboards and visual summaries for leadership.
- Translate complex financial data into clear strategic insights.
- Integrate financial metrics into sustainability and excellence initiatives.
- Adapt messaging for cross-functional and cross-site audiences.

Bring out the best in yourself!

Every day our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

You too put forward your strengths:

- A bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
- 5 years in accounting and manufacturing cost required; FP&A experience is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving detail-oriented analytical skills and a team player.
- Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data.
- Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally think practically and be solution-oriented.
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Excel.
- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of inventory accounting processes and controls.

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since been providing sustainable innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging hygiene and recovery. Join 10000 talents working in a network in almost 70 operating units located in North America.

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Welcome to Cascades!At Cascades Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10000 talents. We put you first:Flex and connected modeTelemedicine Group insuranceEmployee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)Financial Benefits: Profi...