Finance Analyst

Position : Finance Analyst (General)
Location : San Diego, CA
Duration : 12 Months Contract
Total Hours/week :40.00
Description:
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• This position will work within the manufacturing finance center of excellence to support multiple manufacturing sites in the Client network.
• The role will be expected to assist sites in various reporting metrics and providing insight into variance drivers for both the income statement and balance sheet.
• You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data that leads to cost-effective solutions for the company.

What Is Expected In This Role

• Provides general accounting and reporting support for a domestic manufacturing plants.
• Analyzes and explains variances between forecasts, budget, and actual results.
• Process multiple reporting packages for operating sites to report on inventory, spending, and volumes.
• Communicates clearly with the finance and operations team on the plant's performance.
• Prepares weekly and month-end analyses
• Works with cross functional teams to set budget and update forecasts for their business area on a monthly basis.
• Demonstrates understanding of source documentation, research variances, and propose corrections.
• Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, by carefully weighing pros and cons and acting in accordance with GAAP.
• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learning's with others.
• Participate in various teams' related activities to ensure proper SOX controls and compliance with Company policies.
• Inventory Reporting Metrics and other KPI's.
• Capital Investment Analysis.
• Assisting to set the annual manufacturing standard costs along with analysis of these items.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 1 years job related experience
• Cost Accounting experience preferred
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts
• Ability to analyze, organize and explain large volumes of data Systems
• SAP system experience preferred
• Strong in Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook
• HFM and BPC experience a plus.