What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at AdvanSix?
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
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Why work at AdvanSix?
• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary: The Financial Analyst – This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to contribute to business growth while enhancing their career in finance. The Financial Analyst is responsible for accounting activities within the assigned site, including daily operations related to accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and other financial controls. This position is responsible for contributing to and maintaining internal controls and overseeing audits of policies and procedures to preserve the site’s assets.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
- Assist Controller in financial oversight of assigned portion of the business.
- Perform month-end closing responsibilities including preparing journal entries, accruals, ensuring monthly transactions are correctly recorded, and variance analysis on spending, absorption, and yield performance.
- Develop monthly forecasts for review with the Controller.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify trends and performance metrics.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for stakeholders.
- Assist Controller with reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly, develop action plans, and lead resolution on accounts. Coordinate balance sheet reviews.
- Assist Controller with analysis and reporting of financial results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as compared with the prior year, plan, and forecast.
- Identify areas for cost optimization and improve operational efficiencies.
- Ensure that financial records and reports comply with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Monitor financial risks and assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Coordinate annual physical inventory and cycle count audits and annual fixed asset inventory audits
- Assist in AP transactions between vendor, Procurement, AP personnel, and requestors; assist in blocked invoice payments and GRIR (Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt) resolution.
- Maintain and improve strong internal control processes; implement financial process improvements to reduce cycle times, automate work, improve forecast quality, and enhance reporting and analysis processes.
- Provide financial analysis on special projects as required.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounting, marketing, and operations, to understand financial impact.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related fields, or relevant working experience
- 4 years of experience in an accounting/finance position
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience working within a manufacturing facility preferred
- Strong SAP experience
- Strong Excel skills and strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and communicate financial data to non-financial personnel
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be self-motivated and results oriented, proactive, and ale to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and capable of a high level of accuracy
- Must be process oriented, proactively question current practices, and drive improvements
- Ability to manage highly confidential information
- Some travel may be required
The expected base pay for this position is $62,200 - $93,400
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.
The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Salary : $62 - $93