Key Responsibilities:
Reporting & Consolidation
- Assist or lead (depending on level) the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation across multiple entities.
- Ensure accurate intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translations.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and internal management reports.
- Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Assist with the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets.
- Analyze financial data and build financial models to support business decisions.
- Report on financial performance and prepare materials for leadership reviews.
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts.
- Perform variance analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and suggest actions for optimization.
Cost Analysis & Controls
- Support or lead cost analysis processes by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Assist in profitability analysis.
Process Improvement & Tools Development
- Identify and drive process improvements in reporting and analysis workflows.
- Develop and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
- Work closely with IT and finance teams to optimize ERP and reporting systems.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and entities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 13 years of experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or FP&A.
- Strong Excel skills and willingness to learn financial systems and modeling.
- Good communication and analytical skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or similar industries.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.