Manufacturing Finance Analyst II

First Solar • Perrysburg, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An Analyst II of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with oversight to at least one 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.
• 2-6 years of relevant work experience.
• 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 verbal 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.
• Ability to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience with renewable energy and/or technology, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides analysis and insights into the financial performance of the business for at least one manufacturing site.
• Reports on operational performance metrics for product costing and inventory management.
• Assists the business with analysis to drive cost reductions initiatives locally.
• Supports the company’s ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with IT and other functional leaders to support the implementation of business processes, systems, reporting, and process enhancements.
• Works collaboratively with external auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
• First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

What This Job Offers

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