Senior Financial Analyst

Briggs & Stratton•Auburn, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Analyst Senior, your goal is to support the power business unit at our manufacturing facility through leading and performing complex accounting functions such as: month-end closing, reporting, analysis of operations, and other analysis process-related activities. You will do this by supporting month-end closing of varying complexity which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances, analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy, booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures. You will also prepare complex reports daily, weekly and monthly, which may include but not be limited to inventory, production, and cost of quality. You will review variance account postings for accuracy throughout the month and correct system transactions. You will review the detail of accounts and follow-up on month-end closing items when necessary. You will perform financial analysis and communicate findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and take action. You will identify and recommend improvements for managerial and operational controls. You will work with external auditors quarterly and at year-end; including providing audit work papers as well as requested supporting documentation, walking auditors through calculations and providing data for various other detailed testing. You will perform standard costing procedures in a timely manner on any new materials or finished goods as they are set up within the plant. You will assess potential capital expense requests through financial modeling of ROI and payback durations while monitoring realized versus forecasted project expenditures. You will support AOP and forecasting cycles for the plant, working closely with department heads to build accurate labor, overhead, and capital expense budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum of three years of accounting/finance experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
High ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
Strong verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interface with all levels
Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Nice To Haves

Naturally curious, refuses to accept the status quo, and loves digging into the root cause of variances.
Able to translate complex financial data into simple, actionable operational targets for non-financial managers.
Wanting to step beyond traditional desktop financial analysis and be actively involved on the shop floor, partnering with engineering, production managers, and supply chain leaders.
Resilient, adaptable, and can juggle the urgency of manufacturing with the strict deadlines of month-end close.

Responsibilities

Supporting month-end closing of varying complexity which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances, analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy, booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures.
Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly, which may include but not be limited to inventory, production, and cost of quality.
Reviewing variance account postings for accuracy throughout the month and correcting system transactions.
Reviewing detail of accounts and following-up on month-end closing items when necessary.
Performing financial analysis and communicating findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and take action.
Identifying and recommending improvements for managerial and operational controls.
Working with external auditors quarterly and at year-end; including providing audit work papers as well as requested supporting documentation, walking auditors through calculations and providing data for various other detailed testing.
Performing standard costing procedures in a timely manner on any new materials or finished goods as they are set up within the plant.
Assessing potential capital expense requests through financial modeling of ROI and payback durations while monitoring realized versus forecasted project expenditures.
Supporting AOP and forecasting cycles for the plant, working closely with department heads to build accurate labor, overhead, and capital expense budgets.