Financial Planning Analyst

Work hours : 8am-5pm (sometimes we need to work extra hours i.e. month-end close or projections so we need to make sure this person is flexible in this regard)

Primarily onsite (flexibility to work remotely in the future 1-2 days / week once training is complete)

3 Must haves on the resume : Cost accounting / financial experience, SAP experience, Experience with financial forecasting / budgeting and analyzing manufacturing variances.

Strong Possibility of being converted HM will also consider candidates with the following experience :

Setting up Work Orders and performing variance analysis when completed

General accounting in a manufacturing (preferably medical device) plant Responsibilities.

Support larger business functions within Corporate Functions finance.

Collaborate with cost center managers, functional leaders & Finance Business Partners in developing annual budgets / quarterly projections; including clear documentation of assumptions & posting in SAP / Hyperion.

Record month-end journal entries (accruals, reclasses, charge in / outs, & prepaid amortization) for all cost centers supported; ensure accurate reporting of financial results in SAP / Hyperion.

Analyze financial variances for cost center actuals, projections, and budget.

Compile Month-End Balance Sheet account reconciliations.

Support audit requests from internal / external audit.

Coordinate reporting / compilation of capital for the Corporate Functions.

Ad-hoc analytical support for cost center managers on an as-needed basis.

Provide project support for continuous improvement for the group as a whole.

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.

2+ years of experience - Financial analysis / Accounting. 1+ years of experience - SAP & Hyperion.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work in a face-paced, challenging environment; strong attention to detail.

Self-driven, proactive, and seeks continuous improvement.