Manufacturing Finance Analyst I

First Solar (US) • Perrysburg, OH

49d

About The Position

An Analyst I of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with oversight to manufacturing site, collaborates with functional teams, and provides analytical insight to support operational objectives. The role contributes to short term financial planning, ad hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance related field, required.
• 2-5 years combined experience working for a public multi-national company and / or a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated experience working for a manufacturing company and / or a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated history of ability to manage tasks in a fast paced and high growth environment.
• Ability to make recommendations for process improvement.
• Ability to perform analysis by assimilating multiple sources of information.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline.
• Solid oral and written communication.
• Solid numerical proficiency, organizational, problem-solving skills and use of logic.
• Ability to operate effectively within a global multi-cultural organization and collaborate cross functionally.
• Efficient at performing analysis and spotting errors.
• A strong working knowledge of inventory accounting and hands-on experience performing inventory close related activities.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource management and finance systems.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• U.S. and international travel of typically not to exceed 10% of time, required.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience with renewable energy and / or technology, preferred.
• Experience in ERP systems (Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the success of manufacturing site by providing analysis and insights on the financial performance of the business.
• Prepare journal entries related to costing.
• Support monthly inventory cycle count and year end count activities.
• Report on operational performance metrics for product costing and inventory management while assisting the business with analysis to drive cost reductions initiatives locally.
• Support the Company’s ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• The ability to work collaboratively with external auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees