Sr. Plant Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain Financial Planning and Analysis, we’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support our business, based out of one of our plant locations (Portsmouth, Newport News, or Lunenburg). The successful incumbent will report to the Manager, Supply Chain FP&A and operate within the FP&A department. This individual must operate with minimal supervision and be able to prioritize and work to meet deadlines. 

Accountabilities and responsibilities

This position is responsible for completing various analytical related tasks including:

• Work with the Finance, Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure weekly key indicators, and other financial reporting for consolidation deadlines are met.


• Partner with key stakeholders to identify current trends, resulting implications, risk analysis, and recommended action items.


• Lead the budget planning, forecasting and other analytical requirements for the facility.


• Produce daily and weekly plant reporting and metrics including preliminary warehouse counts, warehouse hour and qualities entries.


• Review material usage and run rates for recommended action items to standards.


• Continuous improvement project savings tracking.


• Drive internal process improvements and controls; continually identify opportunities for improvement to allow the team to perform world-class analytics.


• Assist the FP&A managers with other corporate financial requirements.


• Reconcile, report and close production work orders


• Update YTD run rate and material databases


• Review/Reconcile actual payroll to WO hours as needed


• Review and send to scheduling any changes of scheduling rates

This position also completes other tasks and projects as required to support the Supply Chain and the FP&A department.  

The incumbent must strive for continuous improvement for both the effectiveness and efficiency of the information and provide advice and recommendations designed to enhance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics Finance or related area.


• At least 3-5 years previous Supply Chain or Manufacturing analytical experience.


• Excellent analytical, diagnostic and financial modeling skills with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.


• Advanced knowledge of Excel.


• Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes, and procedures.


• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and regulations.


• An ability to work independently and self-motivate in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.


• Desire to seek continuous learning and improvement in work processes.


• A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.


• Communicates with positive outlook, and proactive attitude minimizing negative behaviors.