What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant position at AISIN North Carolina Corporation?
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Company: AISIN North Carolina
Department: Finance
Location: Durham, NC
Position Summary
The Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant will analyze financial data, create monthly fixed expense reports, forecast, and provide insights and recommendations to support the company's decision-making process. This role will also work closely with other departments within the company and provide support as required.
Position Responsibilities
The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
- Track fixed expenses monthly and create budget vs actual report for ANC Management for review and analysis.
- Review Managements comments and create a consolidated report.
- Track monthly proportional costs by analyzing per unit costs in the areas of scrap, indirect material, and labor.
- Distributes monthly report reflecting budget vs actual per unit analysis.
- Analyze the actual per-unit cost report to help identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Support the Finance Manager and General Manager - finance with planning, developing and controlling the operating budget process.
- Perform variance analysis of key drivers vs budget.
- Analyze proposed capital expenditures and evaluate their potential return on investment.
- Work closely with the Manufacturing department to understand their financial needs as well as support their activities or plans by performing return on investment analysis.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required.
Required Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an FP&A role in a manufacturing company.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including PowerPivot and financial modeling.
- Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence software.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Microsoft Dynamics AX knowledge preferred but not required.
- Budget software knowledge preferred but not required.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.