Responsible of compiling information, perform analyses and give recommendations that will be used in critical business strategic decisions.

Accountable and responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of the Company’s managerial and financial reporting. Requires the ability to forecast and plan business unit(s) data from conceptualization through presentation of the data. Generate forecasts and analyze sales, manufacturing costs, SG&A, overall financial performance, product line profitability. Develop, perform and manage the analyses of 2 manufacturing plants and financial metrics as well as performance measures. You'll be helping to prepare and analyze financial budgets, forecasts and reports, and assist the Finance Director with reporting the Company's financial status to the Local Executive Team and Regional Financial Team by preparing and analyzing financial executive summaries and reports. You will be privy to confidential information and must maintain confidentiality of all financial therapy sessions and Company data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, consolidate and analyze budget, quarterly and monthly forecasts for two manufacturing plants, includes monitoring of reported results vs. projections and variation analysis.

• You will develop and maintain various financial models and standard templates ensuring quality, accuracy and a focused analytic review.

• You will provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the company's performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making in regard to achieving the budget and strategic plan.

• Prepare monthly expense account analyses and provide variance analysis for management review. Also, along with Accounting Manager, identify and recommend expense reduction plans or options.

• Assist the accounting team with accounting needs.

• Performing general accounting and financial reporting functions for local management and external reporting.

• Discuss and explain financial statement results to Finance Director on a monthly basis

• Draft finance executive summaries (including reports with KPIs, actual fluctuations, variances against forecast) and present them, as requested.

• Provide critical thinking when reviewing financial, operational reports, variances, and sharing point of view to the Finance Director.

• Alert management about inefficiencies causing higher operating costs.

• Prepares budgets, provides instructions review, and guidance on the calculations of the different budget accounts.

• Participate in budget presentations, summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

• Examine budget, forecast and financial scenarios estimates for completeness, accuracy,

• Monitoring of financial performance and return on investment (ROI) of initiatives according to the company’s plan

• Perform monthly updated forecasting in SAP

• Identify and explain trends, variances, performance indicators and risk and opportunity

• Manage the Annual Operating Plan, quarterly forecasts, trend analysis, gap analysis, bridge analysis, budget, variance analysis and cost centers

• Build Finance Monthly presentations as well as Financial Quarterly Review presentation (MDA). Report business operation & metrics to Corporate areas

• Effectively manage conflict, creating the right atmosphere that supports open communication and the search for solutions.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including participating on special projects. Other tasks as assigned by the Management and which are essential to the position.

• Review and analyze financial statements and monthly reporting (manufacturing variances, spending, cost per line, BOM analysis).

• Gather financial data (e.g. inventory standard cost variances, labor costs, overhead cost) and analyze it to identify major contributors to variances.

• Business partnering with manufacturing and support areas.

• Provide P&L projections, ratio analysis, budgeting and cost analysis

• Prepare financial and management reports

• Revise and prepare annual budgets, strategic business plans and forecast of the operations

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 5 years of previous experience in Accounting and Manufacturing Cost Analysis.

SKILLS

Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and to innovate

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Strong Microsoft Office/computer skills and Solid SAP knowledge/experience

• Advance Excel capabilities

Excellent communication, interpersonal relationship, and negotiation skills

Substantial knowledge of Manufacturing Cost Accounting principles

Strict attention to detail and deadline oriented.

Must be able to work independently

• Good understanding of Management Accounting.

• Must have prior experience in FP&A Finance Roles

• Fluent in English

• It requires proficiency with analytical tools (SAP, Excel), knowledge of data analysis methodology, use of presentation software (Word, Power Point, and related), communication skills and a strong commitment to and affinity for delivering the highest level of customer service.

• Must have excellent Teamwork, Collaboration and Organization skills. Must possess high quality level of Curiosity, Initiative Thinking, Status Quo Challenging, Conflict Resolution, Sense making in Ambiguous situations

• Strong verbal and written presentation skills

Possess ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects

Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts

At least 5 years of additional experience in senior Finance role related to Plant.

Strong costing knowledge and understanding of plant accounting.

Relevant international experience and cross-cultural communication skills.

Business oriented mindset to support business development.