Financial Analyst

Sonaca North America • St. Charles, MO

16d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst. Personally, or through plant team collaboration the Analyst will direct all financial activities of Corporate Functions or a certain facility. While performing all duties and responsibilities the Analyst will always model Sonaca North America values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of two year of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing techniques is highly desired.
• Ability to produce, read and interpret various financial reports, specifications and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use various types of financial accounting management software such as: AS400 and inventory software.
• Ability to convey operational performance via financial information to both financial and non-financial management.
• Employee must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements.
• Must be able to promote a participative, team oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), all employees, vendors and others in a professional and respectful manner
• Employee must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Employee must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors.
• Employee must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Employee must have the ability to perform accounting and financial calculations and projections.
• Ability to produce and interpret financial data reports in logical formats.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing techniques is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists plant managers, supervisors and employees with understanding plant financial objectives, performance, and their role in ensuring cost-effective plant performance
• Assists Plant General Manager and production personnel with making cost-effective workload decisions during daily operations
• Assists Plant General Manager in analyzing new workloads, reviewing pricing quotes, and optimizing the workload mix to facilitate cost effective and profitable Plant performance
• Engage in ongoing detailed analysis of plant performance Specific emphasis on job cost, inventory management and valuation
• Ensure the GAAP accuracy of the plants’ financial statements
• Collaborate with Plant General Manager to prepare monthly written reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position
• Facilitate preparation of annual plant financial budgets
• Review capital expenditure proposals and prepare supporting documentation and justification
• Reconcile and/or analyze all balance sheet and primary income statement accounts for the plants
• Maintain detailed records and analysis for developing or updating unit costs for all areas of inventory at the plants
• Develop, monitor and enhance internal controls with significant emphasis on inventory control
• Monitor activity related to all plant fixed assets and coordinate necessary approvals and transactions related to disposals or transfers
• Perform all quarterly and year-end plant-specific accounting work
• Prepare audit responses as necessary
• Assist the Corporate, Segment, or COE Aerostructures Controllers to ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)documentation
• Assist various corporate departments to resolve plant-related issues
• Understand and abide by all federal, state and local regulations relevant to accounting and financial institutions

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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