Financial Planning Analyst I

Bachem AG • Vista, CA

1d • $64,525 - $88,722

About The Position

As a Financial Planning Analyst I, you will play a pivotal role in financial management and planning. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with business partners to provide financial insights, analyze manufacturing variances, and facilitate decision-making. You will interface with the Director of Controlling, executives, project team members, cross-functional business partners, and the Controlling team. A deep understanding of how this function impacts the financial statements is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
• 1-3 years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles, concepts and practices
• Strong proficiency with Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (SAP preferred)
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

Responsibilities

• Finance Business Partner for assigned areas (local / global)
• Perform regular inventory reconciliations between physical counts and system records. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances. Establish and enforce internal controls around inventory handling and reporting. Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.
• Prepare financial analyses, KPIs, reports, and presentations for management including: Financial information for monthly reports; Spending, labor tracking, and production scrap; Total non-quality cost associated with producing and fixing defective products or services
• Act as point of contact for all financial matters in the assigned areas
• Conduct regular cost and variance analyses, including initiating corrective actions
• Create reports and ad-hoc analyses for the business
• Act as liaison for labor time tracking application(s)
• Develop and monitor project budgets, creating regular cash forecasts, ensuring financial compliance

Benefits

• competitive pay
• annual performance bonus
• comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• paid vacation, personal and sick days

What This Job Offers

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