Nordson - Minneapolis, MN

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Minneapolis, MN
Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall financial management and coordination of operational results, assessing business trends, providing strategic support, addressing root causes of operation issues.
  • Oversee reporting of manufacturing key performance indicators, including metric board report-outs.
  • Create and provide monthly presentations to management on manufacturing results.
  • Model capital investments used in our plants and labs for costs and savings. Track and report on results.
  • Prepare monthly reports, monthly forecasts, budget and annual operating plan and cycle counting and strategic planning.
  • Oversee annual manufacturing budgets and forecasts for short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements for manufacturing and engineering operating teams.
  • Analyze and accurately report current month's financial results to the plant, sales, and regional management in accordance with required format and time requirements.
  • Manage the annual standard cost revaluation process. Perform audits to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the organization is focused on costing strategies.
  • Oversee reporting, planning and forecasting of Indirect Cost of Sales.
  • Oversee reporting, planning and financial analysis of Inventory & DSI.
  • Assures proper accounting, internal controls and account accuracy for all inventories within area of responsibility, working closely with the team to determine required entries and/or accruals.
  • Assist with monitoring of cycle counting activities and administration of required physical inventories. Assists with administration of periodic review of inventory for obsolescence, including identification of candidates, cross-functional review and disposition.
  • Provide direction, leadership and supervision to the team in the performance of duties, establishing work priorities, building capabilities, and in achieving management objectives.
  • Assume other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required. MBA, CPA, CMA desirable.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience ideally gained through providing decision support for growth initiatives, strategic planning, and capital investments within a global manufacturing operation.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements to senior management.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in managing or supporting product costing activities within a global manufacturing operation.
  • Strong analytical and data gathering skills, with a high proficiency in financial modeling techniques.
  • Strong time management skills are necessary with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently.
  • Microsoft Office experience preferred, including advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and demonstrated ability to manage systems applications.
  • Experience with SAP preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with managing a small team preferred but not required.
  • High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
  • Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
  • Well-organized.
  • Participative work style - advocate team concept.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable interacting with executive-level management.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, ability to multi-task.
  • Detailed oriented, self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and paid Holidays
  • 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events
  • Opportunities for giving through the Matching Gifts Program
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