Financial Analyst

Hendrickson•Lebanon, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on the proactive maintenance of accounting functions at plant locations, including day-to-day operations related to inventory management and costing. The Financial Analyst will work closely with the plant manager to enhance financial visibility at the plant level.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Accounting required.
Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze and interpret data required.
Familiarly with General Accounting required (A/P, Payroll, General Ledger).
Solid PC and mainframe software skills (MS Office, MRP, Ledger, Query) required.
Constant sitting, cervical spine motion, simple grasp, and fine manipulation.
Frequent reaching.
Occasional standing, walking, and balancing.
Minimal lifting and carrying 1-5 lbs. 1-25 feet.
Push/pull 1-10 lbs. 1-5 feet.

Nice To Haves

CMA/CPA certificate a plus.
MBA Degree a plus.
Manufacturing cost experience (2-3 years) preferred.
Cost analysis in a manufacturing/machining environment strongly preferred.
Experience in standard cost systems strongly preferred.
QAD experience a plus.
2-3 years’ experience in standard cost rate development a plus.
2-3 years’ experience in cost quote development a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide financial support for capital development projects from approval to installation.
Responsible for accurate recording of manufacturing and overhead costs.
Analyze variances, monthly operating results, and key operating measures, ensuring accurate reporting.
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports of manufacturing results and performance.
Assist local management in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities.
Assist division accounting personnel in the monthly closing process, including recording recurring expenses like depreciation, taxes, and insurance for the location.
Assist in both internal and external audits.
Ensure adequate internal controls exist and are utilized at the plant level, identifying areas of weakness and assisting local management in implementing corrective action.
Assist local management in developing monthly forecasts and annual plans.
Participate as a member of the plant manager's staff through involvement in regular staff meetings and month-end management review meetings.
Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
Maintain the Fixed Asset System for the location.
Analyze inventory variances/transactions and the inventory control cycle count program.
Perform all other assigned duties.