Financial Data Analyst

EJ•East Jordan, MI

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will play a key role in evaluating our current financial systems and processes, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing improvements to enhance accuracy, visibility, and financial efficiency while carrying out the normal financial responsibilities.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Computer Information Science, Accounting, or Finance.
Background knowledge in Finance, Accounting, and Computer Systems are encouraged to apply.
Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Technical expertise/experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must be detailed orientated
Ability to collaborate with various departments

Responsibilities

Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the Company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
Daily exposure to multiple information systems, including M3 (ERP system), Excel, DOMO, Prophix, and Salesforce.
Plays a critical role in optimizing financial processes by leveraging technology and data analysis. Helps streamline financial operations and enhance overall financial systems through evaluation and continuous improvement.
Ability to work as a team member, communicating with others in and outside the department to accomplish the Company’s goals.
Partners closely with other departments to understand financial inputs/outputs and provides guidance on operating decisions.
Assists with special projects within the department and across the Company.
Assists with the preparation of monthly reports for management.
Analyzes financial data and cost deviations to determine variance explanations.
Ability to work with external accountants providing special reports/analysis for year-end audits.
Gains a thorough understanding of the Company’s standard cost system and is responsible for maintaining and analyzing standard costing processes.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
Ability to monitor/streamline daily production/inventory transactions to ensure proper accounting per Company guidelines.
Assists with physical inventories at locations across the Company.