Financial Analyst

Sonaca North America•St. Charles, MO

2d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Finance Analyst to direct financial activities for Corporate Functions or a specific facility, either independently or in collaboration with a plant team. The Analyst supports plant leadership and personnel in understanding financial objectives and performance, improving cost-effectiveness, and making informed workload decisions. The role focuses on plant financial analysis, job costing, inventory management and valuation, accurate financial statements, budgeting, internal controls, fixed assets, and accounting compliance. The Analyst also works with corporate controllers and departments, supports audits and SOX documentation, and must follow applicable regulations and the company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and at least two years of cost accounting or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent education, training, and experience. The role may require extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet deadlines, and occasional travel to other Sonaca North America locations for assignments or training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least two years of cost accounting or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Ability to produce, read, and interpret financial reports, specifications, and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to use financial accounting management software such as AS400 and inventory software.
Ability to communicate operational performance through financial information to financial and non-financial management.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements.
Ability to promote a participative, team-oriented environment and work professionally and respectfully with internal and external customers, employees, vendors, and others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and vendors.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to perform accounting and financial calculations and projections.
Ability to produce and interpret financial data reports in logical formats.
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, if needed to meet deadlines.
Ability to occasionally travel to other Sonaca North America locations for assignments or training.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

Help plant managers, supervisors, and employees understand plant financial objectives, performance, and their role in cost-effective operations.
Help the Plant General Manager and production personnel make cost-effective workload decisions during daily operations.
Analyze new workloads, review pricing quotes, and optimize workload mix to support cost-effective and profitable plant performance.
Conduct ongoing detailed analysis of plant performance, with emphasis on job cost, inventory management, and valuation.
Ensure the accuracy of plant financial statements under GAAP.
Collaborate with the Plant General Manager on 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 or analyze plant balance sheet and primary income statement accounts.
Maintain detailed records and analyses for developing or updating inventory unit costs.
Develop, monitor, and enhance internal controls, with significant emphasis on inventory control.
Monitor plant fixed-asset activity and coordinate required approvals and transactions for disposals or transfers.
Perform quarterly and year-end plant-specific accounting work.
Prepare audit responses as needed.
Assist Corporate, Segment, or COE Aerostructures Controllers with SOX documentation compliance.
Assist corporate departments in resolving plant-related issues.
Understand and comply with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

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 providing access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance