Senior Financial Analyst
Greater Knoxville, TN Area
Competitive Pay, 10% Bonus, 401K Match
Fortune 500 Global Manufacturer
Immediate need for a Senior Financial Analyst for an established and growing global manufacturing company. This company is in a growth phase and this person will become a pivotal player in advancing the manufacturing finance function at 3 plant locations. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, employing comprehensive financial analysis to inform decision-making, crafting detailed financial models and forecasts, and contributing to the development of strategies that fuel financial success.
Select Responsibilities:
- Undertake thorough financial analysis to guide operational decision making.
- Create financial models and forecasts specifically tailored to manufacturing operations.
- Assess the financial health of operations through the evaluation of KPIs.
- Scrutinize and monitor manufacturing costs, pinpointing areas for optimization and efficiency enhancements.
- Collaborate with operations teams to comprehend cost drivers and implement effective cost control strategies.
- Contribute to the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for manufacturing operations.
- Track and report on budget variances, offering insights and recommendations.
- Provide financial insights supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Generate regular financial reports for senior management.
- Develop and maintain standard costs for all products in collaboration with procurement, production, and engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- Knowledge of accrual/journal entries
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of FP&A/Accounting Principals
- Proven experience as Financial Analyst within a manufacturing environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project Planning and Office
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
Highly visible role where you lead financial analysis for 3 specialty manufacturing locations (200+ headcount); FP&A, accounting, special projects. Dynamic manufacturing environment, stable, long-standing employees. Fortune Magazine “One of America’s Most Innovative Companies”; world renowned for broad spectrum of products & services. Room for upward mobility. Fast-paced environment, structured, ability to have an impact on the business. Competitive pay, 10% bonus, excellent benefits/401k