Finance Analyst

Novolex • Covington, KY

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst is a critical and highly visible role in supporting the Enterprise Operations function from both a Financial and Operational perspective. This position is responsible for gathering, consolidating, and analyzing data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights that drive operational performance and help identify risks and opportunities in our Supply Chain Transformation. The Financial Analyst will support the development of new dashboards, data collection and consolidation, reporting tools, and assist in developing and enhancing rhythms that provide visibility into business trends and enable data-driven decision-making based on performance against KPI’s. This role reports to the Finance Director for Enterprise Operations and will collaborate cross- functionally with Plants & Warehouses, Supply Chain Planning, and Operational Excellence teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and process skills – Capable of communicating summarized results clearly and concisely at both a strategic and tactical level
• Strong analytical, research, and financial modeling skills - Experience working with manufacturing and standard cost accounting required
• Detail oriented - able to drive down to a product level to develop an understanding of the business drivers
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), Power BI, HFM/Essbase, OneStream with demonstrated ability to learn new systems.
• High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
• Travel approximately 10% or less

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial leadership: Partner with Operations and Business unit leaders to develop and implement financial strategies that support business goals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide insight into areas or processes to improve overall business performance.
• Performance analysis and insights: Providing and analyzing data on key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity tracking, and other operational metrics that provide insight to all levels of leadership. Identify and highlight performance trends and variances so that actions can be taken to address.
• Process improvement, systems, and communication: Champion continuous improvement by enhancing financial processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology. Communicate results and educate team members by presenting financial information in a manner that is clear and understood by both finance and non-finance professionals.
• Data and Digital: Be an integral member of the Novolex digital transformation activities by expanding the use of tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, and ensuring consistency across all sites.
• Ad Hoc: Assist in ad-hoc requests associated with continuous improvement in areas of financial performance, business acumen, processes, standard work, systems and other areas.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level