Plant Financial Analysis Manager
Mission: Provide and drive financial tracking and analytical support for manufacturing and distribution operational areas of Little Tikes. Ensure accuracy of BOMs and Standard Costs. Provide full-cycle Capital Expenditure Tracking and Fixed-Asset analysis. Participate with Finance Team to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and spending analysis. Assist Operations Managers with budgeting, expense review, and analysis.
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Key Result Areas |
Time Utilization |
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1. 2. |
Plant Expense Reporting and Analysis, including Annual Budget Standard Cost Analysis |
40% 30% |
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Fixed-Asset Project Analysis and Tracking |
10% |
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Monthly Close – Journal Entries and Account Recs |
10% |
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Other Reporting/Ad Hoc Analysis as required |
10% |
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TOTAL TIME UTILIZATION |
100% |
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Position Requirements
Education/Experience:
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a related quantitative field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in related field a plus.
- 5-10 Years of relevant Manufacturing Cost/Financial Analysis experience within a Manufacturing environment.
Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
- Demonstrated analytical, perceptive and critical thinking.
- Ability to pull/utilize data to analyze and forecast business results.
- Strong command of Bill of Material Structure and Manufacturing Cost
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated maturity and judgment when resolving problems and dealing with others.
- Self-motivated, works effectively with minimal supervision.
- Detail oriented, reacts with a sense of urgency and ownership to changing priorities.
- Expertise in Excel, database management and ERP systems (D365 a plus).
Authority:
– Reports to Controller
Key result Areas and Activities
- Plant Operations analysis, monitor monthly financial results versus budget and prior year. Explain variances and make recommendations on corrective actions.
- Monitor/Maintain BOM and Standard Cost Accuracy.
- Capital Project Tracking and Fixed-Asset Reporting and Analysis.
- Utilities tracking and various other Plant Cost Analysis
- Act as financial support representative to various Operations’ departments to understand, monitor and control functional spending.
- Assist in monthly closing process and account reconciliations.
- Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly financial reports for senior management and Corporate.
- Analyze and identify enhancement opportunities in order to improve financial reporting.
- Coordinate, organize, prepare, and actively participate in annual budgeting process for Operations.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis for special projects and make recommendations to management.
- The role requires frequent interpersonal contact with diverse groups of managers and supervisors within various departments and levels of the organization. A high level of complexity of verbal and numerical reasoning is required as well as demonstrated ability to effectively explain to and guide others in the process. The position requires expertise in utilizing Excel for financial analysis as well as database management and ERP systems. The role requires a calm demeanor under pressure while managing multiple assignments, using strong written and verbal communication skills, and working effectively with minimal supervision. Requires timely and accurate completion of projects as assigned.
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