Sr Financial Analyst

Novelis • Oswego, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Sr Financial Analyst is to support manufacturing operations and finance by preparing and analyzing financial reports on a monthly and annual frequency. These reports are used to help make sound business decisions that support the plants objectives and create shareholder value.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial planning, forecasting and analysis
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP, and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills in business performance metrics are required, extensive financial modeling experience.
• Ability to think independently, synthesize data and make proactive, concise recommendations based on findings.
• Thrives on ability to work autonomously.
• Creative and innovative team player with a positive approach and a focus on business issues.
• Proven ability to build successful relationships with plant leadership and regional office personnel.
• Willingness to take on additional projects and multi-task with changing priorities, as necessary.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with emphasis on sustained accuracy and attention to detail.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PowerBI or database systems/tools preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing month-end activities such as completing & uploading journal entries and forecasts in SAP, exporting data from multiple sources to review & analyze actual results against plan and forecast and assist with close process in SAP.
• Build analytical models utilizing both financial and non-financial data to forecast and analyze operating results.
• Be able to clearly articulate results back to management in order to drive better business decisions.
• Facilitate manufacturing unit management in annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles and support on all matters related to OpEx.
• Analyze data relating to inventory and production cost variances and relay results back to manufacturing units to help drive improvement on cost of manufacturing.
• Assist with annual standard costing updates and planning.
• Track and report capital expenditures (CapEx), ensuring alignment with budget and proper asset capitalization.
• Provide training & regular support to their departments regarding matters such as purchase requisitions, RFA submissions, invoice resolution, valuations, and budgets.
• Support Novelis Operating Systems and continuous improvement activities by participating in cross-functional business projects and gaining a comprehensive knowledge of the operational cost drivers to better support project initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional business projects and analysis.
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the operating cost drivers to better support functional initiatives.
• Provide points of view to leadership on the impact of operating decisions to profitability.
• Lead and facilitate the development and implementation of certain process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

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