Financial Analyst - Resale & Merchandising

ABB•Byhalia, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Business Controller __ As the Financial Analyst for Resale & Merchandising, you will provide financial and control expertise to the Electrification Installation Products (ELIP) division in our Byhalia, MS distribution center. You will perform benchmarking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) while working with other finance professionals to understand the drivers of financial performance, identifying trends relevant to the business. Reporting to the Manufacturing Business Unit Controller, you will be a part of the ELIP Finance/Accounting team supporting primarily the Byhalia, MS site. You will be responsible for performing support activities within General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Reporting & Consolidation in line with defined strategies, policies, and procedures. One of the reasons for ABB’s success is our rigorous and forward-thinking Finance function. With more than 3,600 people in over 100 countries, the integrated Finance organization delivers the insights we need to make successful, long-term business decisions. Candidates for this position must be able to work on onsite schedule out of the Byhalia, MS Distribution Center (#LI-Onsite).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or financial analyst role
Experience with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting software, including SAP, ERP or related financial systems
Cost accounting experience strongly preferred
Previous hand’s on experience with standard cost of products, basics of material costs and overhead, balance sheets, etc.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Requires English language skill(s) and proficiency
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Ensuring timely and efficient communication with controllers and the Finance/Accounting team to identify and discuss issues and suggestions for improvement.
Month-end activities to include (but not limited to): account analysis, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, inventory analysis, balance sheet reconciliations. Additional responsibilities will revolve around Cost Accounting and establishing products in ABB’s ERP systems.
Helping to prepare and present financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting documents. Additionally - Financial compliance reporting to include monthly, quarterly and annual reviews.
Maintaining audit trails and documentation for future audits and reviews, communicating information to relevant stakeholder groups to support corrective action plans, and optimizing performance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplication, and coordinating information requirements.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.