Business Analyst

2-3 Month Project

100% onsite

Must have hands on SAP production order variances analysis in a manufacturing setting

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Plant Controller, applies principles of accounting to analyze production information, prepare cost variance reports and settle production variances.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes daily production. Monitors and corrects production order variances in SAP on a daily, weekly, monthly basis. Analyzes all variances which affect the plant. Prepares daily, weekly and monthly Material Loss Reports, which enable plant management to "manage" the plant. Clears COGI's - (error reports of material variances in SAP) Reconciles Batch Sheets, Blends, and Rework Verifies the accuracy of production postings Ability to audit / analyze Master Data Ability to audit / analyze BOM's Support month end close activities (may require working during holidays and weekends) Other duties as assigned. Candidate Qualifications:

Education and Experience: • Minimum 1 year of related work experience; 2 - 3 years' experience preferred • SAP ERP systems experience required • CPG, Food, Dairy, Beverage experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Expert Excel skills required Hands on experience with SAP production order variances analysis in a manufacturing setting Ability to interact with all levels of the organization Ability to multi-task in a changing environment Self-motivated / independent thinker Can write routine reports and business correspondence Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions