We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join our client in the Greenville, South Carolina area and support a key manufacturing division. <br> In this critical role, you will administer financial programs and activities while conducting comprehensive financial and production analysis. You will collaborate extensively with management and department heads at the plant, division, and corporate levels to ensure accuracy in budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting processes. This position offers the unique opportunity to navigate system challenges, streamline workflows, and deliver impactful financial insights within a fast-paced environment. <br> This role reports directly to the Division Controller. <br> Responsibilities: Administer Financial Programs: Oversee financial processes for the division, ensuring accurate reconciliation of inventories and adherence to financial controls and policies. Forecasting and Closing: Manage monthly rolling forecasts, monthly closing activities, variance analysis, and financial reporting processes to ensure consistency and actionable insights. Budget Leadership: Lead annual budgeting and standard cost-setting initiatives, collaborating with all involved departments to drive alignment with organizational goals. Variance and Cost Monitoring: Monitor variance tracking, cost reduction projects, break-even analyses, performance ratios, and product flow to optimize financial health. Cost Trend Analysis: Analyze and explain material, labor, and overhead cost trends, identifying opportunities for improvement. Inventory Reconciliation: Perform inventory tracking and reconciliation, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting. Interface with Management: Partner with senior management to report on trends, costs, and major variances, providing actionable financial interpretations. Reporting: Interpret and present financial results to plant, division, and corporate leadership teams in a clear, concise manner. Profit Identification: Evaluate areas for profit improvement and assist in implementing strategies to enhance profitability. System Collaboration: Address manual process challenges caused by stalled SAP implementation and manage data entry into Oracle and SAP as needed. A strong understanding of journal entries (JE) is essential. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work extensively across locations, including partnering with international teams in Thailand, to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting. Other Duties: Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as directed by plant, division, or corporate management.
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join our client in the Greenville, South Carolina area. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will play a pivotal part in evaluating key financial metrics, guiding budgeting processes, and driving cost optimization within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to organizational success by delivering actionable insights and collaborating with leadership teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee monthly rolling forecasts, month-end closings, variance analyses, and preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and establish standard costs in coordination with multiple departments.</p><p>• Analyze cost trends, performance ratios, and product flows to identify actionable insights for operational improvements.</p><p>• Track variances, monitor cost-reduction initiatives, and assess opportunities for enhancing financial efficiencies.</p><p>• Conduct inventory analysis to ensure accurate valuation and reliability in financial reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior management to interpret financial results, trends, and variances, providing support for strategic decisions.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to financial controls, corporate policies, and industry best practices.</p><p>• Identify profit improvement opportunities and recommend initiatives to optimize organizational performance.</p><p>• Present financial data and insights to plant, division, and corporate leadership teams in a clear and impactful manner.</p><p>• Apply technical expertise to understand detailed cost structures and summarize findings into actionable recommendations.</p>
