Operations Finance Specialist

ClarkDietrich • West Chester Township, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Finance Specialist is an operations focused role which provides
support and analysis for various plants. The position reports to the Commercial
Controller and primarily interacts with the Regional Controllers and Plant
Managers. This position has the opportunity for development and advancement
within the Commercial Finance group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment (military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience).
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and financial software applications, including Microsoft Excel and Power Bi.
• Maintains a high level of flexibility and works well in a team environment, has a strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and current financial data to identify and investigate unusual trends and fluctuations.
• Provides support for capital expenditures and closing out projects in timely fashion.
• Assists with the analysis of plant metrics and investigates as needed.
• Identifies and investigates product margins including cost issues. Provides support for setting labor and overhead standards on an annual basis.
• Assists with month end closing including journal entry preparation and account review.
• Analyzes perpetual inventory variances including unusual adjustments. Helps ensure established processes and controls are functioning properly.
• Reviews aged inventory and slow-moving inventory, initiates discussions with the plant for proper disposition.
• Assists with the preparation of financial forecasts monthly as well as helps with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Performs additional relevant duties as assigned including ad-hoc projects.

Benefits

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
• Community Service Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees