Financial Analyst

Kimball Electronics•Kimball Electronics Jasper, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is an existing role within Kimball Electronics Jasper. You will report to the BU Controller for Kimball Electronics Jasper (KEJ). You will support the accuracy of financial statements for KEJ, month end closing process, internal controls structure and providing accurate data for management decision-making. You will be "hands-on" and guide profitability through creative performance measures and to enhance decision-making through proactive and financial information. The Financial Analyst supports the BU Controller in providing Corporate Accounting with accurate financial information that supports KEI's internal and external reporting requirements. The Financial Analyst will also provide all accounting activities and reporting around the business units inventory and management of inventory. Maintain close monitoring of operational spending through monthly analysis and reporting to drive OI performance from a balanced cost structure. This position must be flexible in meeting the changing needs of the business unit across all departments including the accounting team and be a "big picture thinker" to understand the impact of the responsibilities being performed to the departments other related processes.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 to 3+ years related work experience required
Ideal candidate will have Manufacturing Finance / Operational Accounting experience
The ability to work with different departments and all levels of the business
Detail oriented and emphasis on complete & accurate results
Problem solving / analyzing and interpreting data
Strong communication skills across all different functions of the business unit
Capacity to request and gather information proficiently
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, takes initiative
Customer driven and focused, both internal and external
A bachelor's degree (typically accounting or finance) or equivalent work experience
Cost Accounting and Standard Cost experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
Experience in Microsoft Office product, especially Excel, required
Helpful, but not required knowledge of SAP

Nice To Haves

MBA, CMA, CPA, or APICS (manufacturing) certifications
Knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

Learn and perform month end processes required for accurate financial statements
Learn and understand Kimball Electronics culture (external candidates)
Understand the KEJ production facility to provide accurate financial data
Demonstrate ability to navigate important transactions in SAP and other applications / systems critical to the position
Obtain general understanding of Kimball Electronics inventory analysis and work with the inventory processes including weekly reporting
Own the record retention process
Generate monthly operational spending analysis and reporting
Learn and understand the 6S audit process then perform any necessary 6S audits
Prepare and distribute necessary business reports (daily/weekly/monthly)
Work with the standard cost system
Help lead, manage, and perform Excess & Obsolete Inventory reviews
Customer Tooling management, analysis, and reporting
Rapid Prototype / New Product Introduction department with KE Jasper
Customer Profitability reporting & analysis
Dashboard and improvement projects development
Support BU Controller with the monthly financial reporting activities
Main backup for Tariff Processing tasks
As a backup, prepare and submit SPR’s (Special Price Requests) as needed from information given
As a backup, maintain, from a functional application owner perspective, the SPR internal web-application – SPR Administrator
Understand the quote process and the customer profitability process and how both relate to the decision support data provided to management – as backup to the Finance Analyst (Quote Specialist)
Assist Supply Chain with Inventory Management and Control, leading to improved PDSOH and inventory reductions
Provide recommendations for business unit cost structure improvements with a focus on a mindful spending philosophy
Cross train with other Financial Analyst team members
Identify gaps / errors in current business processes and recommend solutions
Directly support enhancements and development of relevant business tools and systems
Assist in improving business processes driving for gains in efficiency & effectiveness
Achieve Yellow and Green Belt Certification in KEJ's Six Sigma Program
Respond to audit inquiries promptly with thorough and accurate information
Help support internal control processes & reviews to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the business units financial statements
Decision Support-focused ad-hoc projects, manage different projects and bring closure
Proactively provide recommendations for customer cost down opportunities
Be a Change Agent, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation