Financial Analyst IV - Spencer, MA

Flexcon•Spencer, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst IV will be a key finance partner to Flexcon business leaders with responsibilities in the areas of Business and Commercial Financial Analysis, Reporting, Planning and Forecasting. The team member provides support, analysis, and guidance on current financial information, as well as recommendations for improving profitability.

Requirements

Financially oriented undergraduate degree required
5-7 years’ relevant manufacturing experience in a Senior Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis role.
Demonstrates the ability to work: Internally -most departments at all levels; externally - other Flexcon businesses. Frequent contact with senior-level leaders
Works with confidential/proprietary business information and strategic plans

Nice To Haves

An MBA, a CMA, and/or a CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering – Key Finance partner to the Business Team Leads, especially the management team and commercial leadership. Provides proactive guidance on the current financial situation and forward-looking forecasts. Helps lead the business with recommendations for improvements to profitability. Also, partners with the commercial leadership team to understand and propose customer rebates and salesforce commissions.
Financial Analysis – Is relied upon to independently develop and deliver Financial Analysis at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates creative thinking in independently tackling customer and product profitability, pricing, and manufacturing (ROI) analysis. Manages large data sets of both financial and non-financial data as a means to deliver fundamentally sound analysis and recommendations. Works cross-functionally to uncover critical “facts on the ground” not readily apparent in the data. Is seen as an expert in evaluating the Financial pros and cons of different business opportunities.
Reporting – Creates and maintains standard and ad hoc financial reports. Presents to all levels of management in formal and informal settings. Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in accuracy and timeliness. Interacts with Accounting and IT frequently in troubleshooting and correlating information from multiple systems. Coordinates both Flexcon North America and other entities’ reporting processes, hits deadlines, and keeps organized, detailed records of reporting steps.
Planning & Forecasting – Is a key contributor in ensuring Flexcon’s annual Financial Plan is delivered on time and meets the expectations of the Executive Team. Independently works with Accounting and Cost Center and Department Owners in the development of their expense plans. Provides guidance on the required plan components and effectively holds these teams accountable to complete the plans while maintaining solid working relationships. Forecasting – Under the direction of the FP&A Director, deliver revised monthly forecasts for the Executive Team.
Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position and/or the goals and objectives of the department may be assigned.