Financial Planning & Cost Analyst

The Shyft Group•Bristol, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Planning and Cost Analyst position is responsible for supporting the finance department with a broad range of financial planning including analyzing and reporting results of financial data for company’s respective business units and the company against plan, forecast, budgets, and trends to explain financial results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, primarily in a manufacturing environment
Understanding of the fundamentals of government procurement regulations that effect accounting systems
Working knowledge of forecasting, financial reports, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation
Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Innovative team player
Intermediate computer skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursing additional training, if needed)
Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)
Willing to travel, as needed

Responsibilities

Prepare assigned month end journal entries; support monthly, quarterly, and annual balancing of books and monthly account reviews
Prepare financial statements and related reports such as balance sheet, income statement, budgets, and variance analysis. Provide reports to the Business Unit Leadership team.
Ensure accuracy of prepared financial statements to consolidation software; recommend reports/tools for process improvements
Analyze financial data for business efficiencies and to verify accuracy
Assist in developing statistical and written reports for management
Work with budget center managers to develop and support their respective cost center expenses
Assist in the development of a financial plan and forecast
Review budget proposals and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification of proposed budgets
Review, evaluate, and suggest accounting systems, policies, and procedures
Assist with special projects, as requested
Other tasks as assigned