Financial Analyst II

Nordson Corporation•Carlsbad, CA

32d•$85,000 - $102,000

About The Position

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for costing accuracy and analysis, relevant financial valuation, and other financial analysis / projects. This position is a key member of the business unit finance team and will be viewed as a business partner to the Business Unit operations management team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
2-5 years of Accounting and Analytic Experience in a manufacturing environment
Expert knowledge and proficiency in Excel (Advanced)
Expert knowledge and proficiency with PowerPoint and other MS Office applications including Word and Outlook
Cost Accounting and Analytic Experience a plus
Driven and prepared to take a hands-on and proactive approach to work.
Position demands critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to have the highest standards of accuracy and precision.
Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
Ability and drive for continuous improvement, especially with accounting and finance processes.
Ability to work collaboratively, partner, and support other functions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Expert knowledge and proficiency in SAP
Knowledge of OneStream and AFO Queries (SAP)
High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
Well-organized.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, ability to multi-task.
Detailed oriented, self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee/conduct daily, weekly, and monthly costing activities accurately and promptly to support Operations activities.
Diligent monitor data integrity to ensure cost accuracy for appropriate inventory valuation and business decision support.
Analyze key drivers of product costs, including material, labor and overhead analysis as it flows through SAP system.
Provide product analysis including but not limited to gross margin analysis, labor, and overhead cost analysis, and develop models for special projects as necessary.
Analyze actual manufacturing costs in preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Analyze and manage, Demo Inventory, Cycle Counts and Vendor Inventory Activity
Review manufacturing variances (PPV, POV etc.) and absorption analysis reports.
Review cost standards, including maintaining accurate periodic cost rolls/ updates.
Track and analyze labor efficiencies and report results to management.
Perform journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.
Support Operations Management with financial and data analysis to support and make available key metrics, driving manufacturing efficiency, inventory reduction, and variance forecasting.
Assume other special activities and responsibilities as required.