Job Description
Job Description
Our client, a global food manufacturer in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Financial Analyst for an 11+ month onsite contract position.
The role of the Financial Analyst is to support plant finance activities, including month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, costing, inventory, fixed assets, financial controls, and operational analysis.
Global company with a great employment brand, culture and working environment!
Position overview:
- Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis of plant results and variances.
- Prepare and analyze plant financial reports, scorecards, and key performance metrics.
- Prepare forecasts and budgets, including Factory Spending, Absorption/Volume, Material, Labor, Methods, capital, depreciation, and utilities.
- Identify, analyze, and communicate financial risks and opportunities.
- Perform daily PE validation and reporting and analyze key operational and financial variance drivers.
- Manage product and material costing, standard changes, and costing for new products and SKUs.
- Track, forecast, and analyze Cost Savings performance against targets and validate the financial impact of savings initiatives.
- Manage inventory financial activities, including cycle counts and inventory analysis.
- Manage fixed asset activities, including CIP, KAR, DCF, and fixed asset inventory.
- Partner with Operations and other plant functions to provide financial insights and drive business decisions.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and financial evaluation of plant projects and business initiatives.
- Maintain accurate financial data and reporting in accordance with company requirements.
- Perform financial controls and 404 testing and participate in internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
- Serve as backup to the payroll processor and be able to execute hourly and salaried payroll processes.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
- Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial reporting.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Skills Preferred:
- SAP or other ERP system experience.
- Manufacturing finance knowledge/experience.
Experience Required:
- Relevant Finance or Accounting experience.
Experience Preferred:
- 2+ years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience.
- Manufacturing finance experience.
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Our hiring process:
After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they’d like to discuss next steps.