What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Financial Analyst (FP&A) position at Research Group?
Company Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Provide financial analysis and support to all operational areas affecting the division, including commercial sales, operations/production, engineering, and product management.
- Lead the monthly sales forecast process and coordinate across both the global operations team as well as the sales teams in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- Own the commissions process for Sales reps, including reviewing for accuracy and ensuring timely payment.
- Develop and provide financial analysis and support for the MCS Sr. Finance Manager, including sales trend analysis, gross margin analysis, spending and cost center analysis, sales commission analysis, headcount reporting, product line P&L analysis, and general balance sheet analysis.
- Administer, maintain and improve FP&A and control policies, procedures, work processes and reporting systems to support growth and efficiency, while reducing complexity and increasing speed.
- Assist in preparing current estimates, short-range plans, and KPIs.
- Prepare and analyze daily orders, shipments & backlog reporting for multiple product lines manufactured in multiple locations.
- Participate in the month-end close, including preparation of required journal entries, account reconciliations, and prepare month-end variance analysis for the income statement and working capital.
- Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and complete financial records, including monthly closing efforts, and support issue resolution, in compliance with legal requirements, local accounting and US GAAP standards.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study required. MBA, CPA, CMA desirable.
- 4 years of experience analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements to senior management.
- 4 years of experience providing decision support for growth initiatives and strategic planning within a global manufacture operation.
- Experience working within an industrial manufacturing facility environment…Electronics, Aerospace, Automotive, Food, Plastics, Steel, Consumer Goods, etc.
- Experience with ERP system required; OneStream and/or SAP S4 preferred.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
