Job Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing plant-level cost accounting, managing month-end closures, conducting inventory forecasting, and performing comprehensive financial analysis. Key elements include assessing manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and optimizing working capital. The position involves collaboration with various departments such as Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Engineering to facilitate budgeting, enhance production planning, manage capital projects, and drive operational improvements through insightful financial data.
Responsibilities
- Direct the management of cost accounting at the plant level.
- Oversee the month-end closing process and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Forecast inventory levels and conduct financial analyses, including manufacturing variances and inventory valuation.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Engineering teams.
- Provide actionable financial insights to aid in budgeting and production planning.
- Support capital project assessments and operational efficiency enhancements.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- At least five years of experience in a financial analyst or accounting role, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
- Proven expertise in cost accounting and inventory accounting.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling techniques.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, with a preference for SAP.
