Financial Analyst II

Anchor Glass Container • Shakopee, MN

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About The Position

Anchor Glass Container LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst II to compile and analyze financial information, develop revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations, and ensure financial information is accurately recorded. The role prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management; and performs financial forecasting and reconciliations of internal accounts.

The Financial Analyst II analyzes facility financial results and measures to identify improvement opportunities, supports plant teams in reducing costs, prepares operational cost journal entries and month-end financial statements, and contributes to facility project cost summaries, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts. The role administers corporate accounting and financial policies, supports operations with financial management, and develops and maintains process measures and financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of experience in the field or a related area, or a master’s degree or CPA/CMA and 1–2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel formulas.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facility financial results and measures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply accounting policies and standards to examine the accuracy of reported figures.
• Compile discretionary spending data from plants and work with plant teams to reduce costs.
• Prepare journal entries for raw materials, energy usage, and other operating costs.
• Prepare month-end closing financial statements.
• Compile cost summaries for facility projects.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and monthly budget administration.
• Prepare monthly forecasts for production costs, materials inventories, and related areas.
• Administer corporate accounting and financial policies.
• Provide operations teams with financial management support.
• Develop and maintain process measures and financial reports.
• Develop revenue and expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information is recorded accurately.
• Identify competitive trends and developments and present findings to senior management.
• Perform financial forecasting and reconcile internal accounts.

What This Job Offers

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