Financial Analyst

Company: Vogrinc & Short, Inc.
Location: Novi
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Outstanding opportunity for a talented Financial Analyst with a successful and growing manufacturing company in Novi, MI.The Financial Analyst reports to the CFO and will be a key member of the accounting team and will enjoy exposure to various projects throughout the business, which has approximately 100 employees. In addition, this person must be willing to own and drive ongoing product cost analysis, develop new product cost and related margin analysis, perform inventory analysis and collaborate with the Director of Continuous Improvement.The right person for this job has strong Excel and analytical skills and must have manufacturing knowledge.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components. Create standard costs that include labor and overhead rates each year based on budget.
• Analyze changes in goods and services to determine effects on product costs.
• Perform regular analysis of manufacturing costs and identify variances. Prepare regular reports comparing standard vs. actual production costs to support operations in identifying root cause and mitigating reoccurrence.
• Provide insight into production costs through analysis of cost exception reports and partner with cross-functional teams to predict and improve cost of production.
• Perform takt time studies as needed to determine time required to meet demand and support capacity planning and inventory optimization.
• Analyze inventory (shrink, obsolescence, etc.) and recommend reserves.
• Review production data in ERP system and modify as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as needed and participate in special projects. Support accounting department with finance and accounting related activities as needed.
• Uphold the company mission and value pillars to provide an outstanding culture and work environment.
  KEYS TO THIS OPPORTUNITY
• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Demonstrated financial analysis and accounting experience in the manufacturing sector including cost accounting. Strong team orientation and ability to work cross-functionally with leadership to drive cost reductions and improve efficiencies.
• Analytical, problem-solver with excellent reasoning skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Capable of analyzing financial and cost data and generating actionable reports to inform key leadership of business decisions.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills, strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and previous Epicor experience.

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