Analyst- Financial

Microchip Technology Inc.•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry level Financial Analyst position requires 0-2+ years of industry or public accounting experience in accounting, audit, financial modeling, and analysis. The Financial Analyst is responsible for ensuring the cost of goods sold, inventory, and other balance sheet and income statement items are timely reported and accurately presented, ad hoc data and financial analysis, and critical accounting estimates. You will be integral to process improvements as the organization grows. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, clear communication skills, urgency for achieving results, and be able to multitask under minimal supervision. Experience with manufacturing/semiconductor accounting and transactions is a significant plus for candidacy.

Requirements

0–2+ years of experience in accounting, audit, data analysis, and financial modeling
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
Experience in analyzing product revenue and/or cost forecasts and actuals is required
Must possess the ability to work well with others under tight deadlines
Needs to have strong written and verbal communication skills
Should be detail-oriented, and highly organized with excellent time management skills
Candidates should be able to focus on multiple tasks, as distractions/interruptions are common
Must be able to prioritize responsibilities in order to meet deadlines and manager expectations
Should be prepared to work long hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing periods as needed
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access, and/or other database tools
Must possess strong analytical skills including data migration, reporting, and KPIs

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of VBA, Power Query and/or SQL coding
Experience in cost modeling or willingness to learn
Background in manufacturing or semiconductor accounting is preferred
Master’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in general ledger entries, reconciliations, and account analysis for product cost of goods sold, inventory, and other balance sheet and income statement items
Assist with data and financial modeling, research, and account analysis
Month-end/quarter-end closing activities, including internal and external financial reporting processes
Assist manufacturing departments with research, analysis, and articulation of variance drivers against monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting/actuals
Assist external auditors quarterly and annually on product cost and inventory activities
Assist in physical inventory counts as needed; travel will be involved
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and procurement to evaluate cost impacts and improve financial visibility
Support standard cost updates by validating key inputs (BOMs, Routes, labor & overhead)