Qualifications
Collaborative, having the ability to work across functions and align with multiple stakeholders
The ability to adapt to, embrace and execute change
Driven and action oriented
Analytical and detail oriented
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum of three years of accounting/finance experience
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
High ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
Strong verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interface with all levels
Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
Responsibilities
As a Financial Analyst Senior your goal is to support corporate financial planning & analysis and the service group, through leading and performing complex finance functions such as: reporting, forecasting, and other analysis
Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to sales, inventory, production, raw material purchasing, and operational performance
Performing financial analysis and communicating findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and take action
Understanding and internally promoting the relationship of accurate financial planning to our overall financial results
Developing and using analytical tools to monitor and lead improvements in forecasting accuracy
Analyzing actual to budget trends in financial statements and key company drivers and trends on a monthly basis, including the isolation of factors contributing to negative and positive trends, in order to revise forecast processes and improve forecast accuracy
Developing timely tools and metrics to enable management to make informed business decisions and take action
Analyzing the impact of pricing, volume, mix and foreign currency on sales and gross margins
Performing and leading month-end closing of varying complexity which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances and discussing calculations with management for subjective nature accounts to arrive at decision; analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy and adjusting accounts if necessary; booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures
Reviewing variance account posting for accuracy throughout the month and correcting system transactions
Reviewing detail of accounts and following-up on month-end closing items when necessary
Preparing account reconciliations on a monthly basis
Working with external auditors quarterly and at year-end; including providing audit work papers as well as requested supporting documentation, walking auditors through calculations and providing data for various other detailed