Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Finance Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide financial expertise and business support to the Pinetops manufacturing plant. Each day, you will analyze key financial metrics, identify trends and risks, and partner with business stakeholders to drive financial performance and operational excellence. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending actions that improve profitability, productivity, and decision-making. The work model for the role is onsite in the Pinetops, NC Manufacturing Facility. You will be mainly accountable for: Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities. Perform profitability analysis, including volume mix, material cost, and margin variances. Lead and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Monitor cost center performance and analyze variances. Prepare financial analyses, account reconciliations, and management reports. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Partner with operations and business teams to improve financial performance. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and governance requirements. Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting. Our team dynamics: You will join a strong and collaborative team that makes an impact every day by driving the financial performance of the manufacturing plant, providing opportunities for you to thrive and grow professionally.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 6+ years of accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
- Strong knowledge of SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in material costing analysis, BOM and routing reviews, standard cost roll-up activities, and product cost estimation within SAP manufacturing environments.
- Experience working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and business leadership teams.
- Candidates must already possess work authorization that permits employment with ABB in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting physical inventory verification, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations is a strong advantage.
Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
- Perform profitability analysis, including volume mix, material cost, and margin variances.
- Lead and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
- Monitor cost center performance and analyze variances.
- Prepare financial analyses, account reconciliations, and management reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Partner with operations and business teams to improve financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and governance requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting.
Benefits
- Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
