Finance Analyst 1

Premier Staffing Solution•Keller, TX

16h

About The Position

Assists the controller by helping with the monthly financial closing, reporting and forecasting processes. Responsible for the coordination of team journal entries, reconciliations and accuracy of the general ledger. Executes and supports business unit compliance with internal and external controls, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures. Ensures that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis. Provides ongoing Finance expertise and decision support to the plant management to enable the achievement of plant goals and objectives. Provides ad-hoc financial analysis for plant controller and staff. Assists the controller in the development and maintenance of planning budgeting systems, preparation of financial and management reports, procedures, and presentation of findings. Conducts audit programs (e.g. inventory cycle counts) and leads efforts to implement corrective actions that resolve issues identified in audits/assessments to ensure plant financial compliance. Monitors daily operations of the business unit and actively assists to resolve issues, escalating as appropriate. Monitors spending and works with department managers to control costs. Researches and provides detail on expense variances. Supports the function and business unit to drive process improvement. Provides financial analysis related to capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives as required. Sources, selects, and develops talent to support global and entity Finance talent needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
5-10 years of relevant experience
Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel)
Ability to analyze and interpret data and link to business implications
Good analytical skills
Good presentation skills
Good problem-solving capability

Nice To Haves

Working experience with SAP
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with North American finance team and business customers/suppliers at all levels of the organization
Comfortable challenging supplied inputs and questioning existing processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively and independently in a fast-changing environment
Strong communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly financial closing, reporting, and forecasting processes.
Coordinate team journal entries, reconciliations, and ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
Execute and support business unit compliance with internal/external controls, GAAP, and company policies.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of required reporting.
Provide Finance expertise and decision support to plant management.
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis for the plant controller and staff.
Assist in the development and maintenance of planning/budgeting systems.
Prepare financial and management reports, procedures, and present findings.
Conduct audit programs (e.g., inventory cycle counts) and lead corrective action implementation.
Monitor daily business unit operations and assist in resolving issues.
Monitor spending and work with department managers to control costs.
Research and provide details on expense variances.
Support process improvement initiatives.
Provide financial analysis for capital projects, cost reductions, and other initiatives.
Source, select, and develop talent for global and entity Finance needs.