Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Robinsonville, MS

• Must reside in commutable Area. (This is an onsite role, Remote is not available.)
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. (Sponsorship not currently provided)

Summary

This position of Financial Analyst is for a senior finance professional that will use critical thinking and communication skills to apply accounting theory and knowledge. This position will apply skills to specific areas such as sales analysis, cost analysis, manufacturing analysis, inventory activity, and financial forecasting.

Essential Functions

• Assist with preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial analysis schedules of actual vs. budget variances.
• Aid in preparation of detailed annual financial budget and monthly financial forecasts.
• Management/Operations Support, not limited to:
• Gross Margin Reporting and Analysis.
• Tracking, Forecasting, and Analyzing Variances in Variable Cost.
• Analyzing and reporting P&L variances.
• Other complex analysis as required.

• Process Improvement:
• Analyze current processes and develop plans to simplify workflows.
• Improve forecast / budget accuracy.

• Prepare and enter month-end journal entries, such as accruals and regularly recurring monthly entries.
• Light weekend work and travel as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ACCOUNTINGOR FINANCE. CPA/MBA PREFERRED. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles. 5+ years of experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player with a flexible and open attitude.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter with the ability to reason and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially proficient in Excel.
• Oracle ERP, SAS, or SQL experience a bonus.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to spend time in the manufacturing environment learning processes.
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion, required.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve
• complex problems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) program that includes company matching
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life and Disability insurance plans
• Tuition Assistance

Cultural Fit – Values

Drive For Results

Self-Directed/Autonomous

Strategic/Tactical

Metrics Driven

Responsible

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.