Finance Analyst
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Richland County, South Carolina, United States · $87K–$114K/yr
Utilities · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst is responsible for leading monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes while collaborating with operations managers. They will also perform variance analysis, prepare financial models, and ensure the accuracy of month-end and year-end close activities.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least 4 years of broad-based finance experience. Proficiency in Excel and experience building FP&A models are required, with an MBA or CPA considered a plus.
Benefits
Full description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role: The Financial Analyst has the responsibility of providing financial analysis, reporting to site controller. Develop and implement systems, process, and financial models to support management. This is a US-only role. We will consider remote candidates, with a preference for a candidate local to Columbia, SC, who can work a mobile or hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes, collaborating with operations and cost center managers.
- Analyze cost trends, spending patterns, and important operational drivers to identify risks, opportunities, and potential cost savings.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
- Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, providing relevant recommendations to management.
- Partner with operations leadership to improve cost performance, enhance productivity, and guide operational efficiencies.
- Develop financial models supporting business planning, investment decisions, capacity planning, and projects.
- Prepare monthly operating review (MOR) packages, forecast updates, and management presentations highlighting necessary financial drivers and performance trends.
- Monitor cost center spending and provide financial guidance to managers to ensure agreement on budget and goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA.
- 4 plus years of broad-based finance experience, in analytical roles.
- Proven track record concerning knowledge of financial processes, controls, and associated improvement programs
- A general understanding of systems and data quality
- Experience building FP&A models (proficient in Excel)
- Analyze complex financial information to provide accurate information for decision-making purposes
- Questions and challenges status quo to drive efficiencies and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which depends upon qualifications, to be ($42/hour to $55/hour).
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
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