Financial Analyst III

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst III will provide strong support to the business unit leadership to ensure attainment of financial & operational objectives is met by the assigned business unit or major product group.

Leads in the preparation and presentation of results of projects or programs, along with the overall financial results for the business unit, to senior management.

Has very high technical skills.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Accountability for analysis, reporting, forecasting, and communication of quarterly/monthly financial results: P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

This involves budgets, estimates, strategic plans, and monthly/quarterly comparative analysis.


* Orchestrate the budget (Annual Operating Plan) development process.


* Keep abreast of the latest systems and philosophies related to financial management information systems, leveraging the SRC financial reporting system (a.k.a.

- Business Objects Budgeting/Reporting).

Participate in developing recommendations and implementing appropriate changes.


* Own the reliability, timeliness, and accuracy of financial forecasting.


* Support special projects, primarily around process improvement, documentation, and automation


* Assist in the development of strategic and operational objectives.


* Prepare and coordinate ad hoc financial analysis, particularly in process improvement.


* Establish, monitor, and communicate performance metrics in support of initiatives.


* Become a trusted business partner to corporate and site leadership through advice and counsel supporting value-based decision making.


* Promote high performing work environment through:



* Ethical business behavior.


* Accountability.


* Ongoing skill development.

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, License, or Certification:


* A bachelor's degree is required


* A master's degree is preferred


* Specific Degree Field Required: Accounting or Finance related.


* 5-10 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required


* Entry-level management experience is required


* 1-3 years of industry experience is preferred


* Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):



* ESD


* Safety Training, as dictated by the Safety Department

Skills and Abilities:


* Ability to analyze problems & provide innovative solutions.


* Knowledge of accounting procedures & analytical / planning techniques & methods.


* Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).


* Must possess high standards of ethics and integrity.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all levels of staff.


* Strong relationship-building skills.


* A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance from an accredited college/university.


* Prefer 1-3 years of progressive financial experience in a manufacturing environment.

Travel Requiremen...