What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Avanciers Inc.?
Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst for an exciting opportunity with one of our Fortune 500 clients, based in Memphis, TN.
Role: Finance Analyst
Work Location: Memphis, TN 38120 (Onsite)
Duration: 9 months (Possibility of extension or conversion to full-time based on performance)
General Information:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving financial excellence by analyzing business performance, ensuring cost control, and maintaining accurate financial records.
This is an on-site role, reports to the Business Controller and will collaborate closely with various teams to support the company’s financial goals.
Your responsibilities
- Cost Control & Analysis: Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs to identify variances and trends; Collaborate with production teams to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.
- Accounts Reconciliation: Reconcile the balance sheet and ensure all financial records comply with accounting standards and company policies, including intercompany transactions.
- Business Performance Analysis: Evaluate financial performance and provide actionable insights to support decision-making; Prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against business goals.
- Journal Entries & General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Financial Reporting & Support: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management; Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Reconcile the Purchasing receipts to the Accounts Payable ledgers
- Review, edit and ensure accurate Accounts Payable data
- Reconcile assigned Balance Sheet Accounts
- Review Invoices and Statements with the Purchasing Department
Your background
- 2 years of experience in a financial analyst role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work diligently and collaboratively with finance team members and plant staff
- Strong Microsoft EXCEL skills (capability to manipulate large volumes of data);
- Experience with SAP (Preferred)
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to multitask
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA
