Financial Analyst
Adient · Greenfield, Ohio, United States
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst will support plant financial activities including GL accounting, month-end closing, and Sarbanes Oxley compliance. They are also responsible for cost accounting functions, inventory controls, and maintaining payroll accuracy.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2 years of financial analyst experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP or HFM are required.
Full description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Financial Analyst Job Duties:
- The Financial Analyst will support and promote a safe work environment at the plant.
- Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
- Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations.
- Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Support internal and external audit activities.
- Reconcile intercompany invoice activity with trading partners and IC Accounting.
- Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary.
- Maintain fixed asset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register.
- Track program launch expenses and report out to Business Unit and Plant Management.
- Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis.
- Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
- Cost accounting functions: BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis. Annual standard material, labor, burden, overhead cost setting. Work with commercial team to ensure correct pricing.
- Maintain Payroll Accuracy for processing both hourly and salary. Matching Invoices with PO's
Education / Experience / Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- 2+ years financial analyst experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Extensive use with excel, able to summarize financial data and present to non-financial audience
- Experienced with ERP systems - (SAP & HFM are a plus)
- Experienced with Payroll - ADP is a big plus
- Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail and accuracy required
- Excellent communication skills required and needs to be self-driven, team oriented, and professional
- Ability to take ownership of ambiguous situations and projects
PRIMARY LOCATION
Greenfield Facility