Job Description

TITLE Financial Analyst

LOCATION Cairo, GA DEPARTMENT 04 - Finance

SHIFT 1st CLASSIFICATION Salary Exempt

REPORTS TO Plant Controller GRADE 305

Summary/Purpose

The Plant Financial Analyst is responsible for the integrity of plant financials along with daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the Plant Controller. The analyst conducts cost and performance analysis, manages plant inventory accounting, maintains standards, provides cost quotations, and works with cross functional teams to improve plant performance.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

Maintain financial controls and ensure integrity in reporting Provide financial analysis and explanation/financial training, etc. to plant personnel as needed Assist with preparation of daily Profit and Loss report and weekly and monthly financial related reporting and analysis Participate in daily KPI (performance metrics) process Assist with journal entry preparation ensuring integrity and timely close of plant month end financials Assist with plant inventory accounting and reconciliations Participate in plant bi-annual financial planning process and prepare Business Planning forms as required in a timely and accurate manner Participate in plant fixed asset management Responsible for annual re-cost process planning, coordination, and implementation Provide cost studies and cost estimates as required Participate in cross functional teams working to improve plant performance as required Conduct financial and some other functional J-SOX (Japanese SOX) and audit related activities Support external audits Establish trusting working relationships; involved in and understand other functional areas and their impact on financial results Other miscellaneous financial analysis and activities assigned; Some projects may cross plants Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position may require active participation and/or leadership of cross functional project teams

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong sense of ethics and ability to raise issues / concerns in a professional manner and work through difficult topics across functions Financial & cost accounting experience focusing on analytical activities Experience in a manufacturing company strongly preferred with knowledge of standard costing practices and inventory management Solid communication and presentation skills. Ability to professionally represent finance. Strong Microsoft Office skills required Experience in a fully integrated ERP system is strongly preferred Ability to learn and utilize new systems and programs quickly with minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA / CMA preferred Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, financial accounting and inventory management

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing or testing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. * Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 5% of time.