Plant Financial Analyst

Overview

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the financial leadership team for the plant. Responsible for maintaining financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Financial Analyst is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager, Plant Controller, and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant.

The most qualified candidate is likely to have some experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial functions within the manufacturing facility including purchasing, receiving, production, shipping, and inventory control transactions. Validate accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet accounts.

Lead routine cycle count program, physical inventory, and fixed asset controls to safeguard company assets. Analyze and explain variances including bill of material issues, establish action plan to improve process.

Coordinate and review cycle count process adherence and compliance with the company policy.Perform audits for compliance with company policy including document control, shipments, receipts, inventory transactions, and publish findings.

Understanding the process of providing accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and capital to enable management proper allocation of resources.

Backup support to process and review payroll times cards for accuracy.

Coordinate the review and resolution of open receipts and invoice issues.

Prepare and enter journal entries including month end close.

Maintain and explore opportunities for improvements of current control environment and company policy compliance.

Support in coordinating the preparation of capital expenditure requests (CERs) and working with the CER project managers to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns. Monitor capital project spending and close capital projects on a timely basis.

Maintain the integrity of the location's fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.Work with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.

Support document record keeping and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, transactional efficiencies, cost effectiveness and conformance to company policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement positive changes.

Analyze all spending transactions for cost reduction opportunities.

Support "checkbook" approach to monitor expenses and hit targets.

Participate in the month-end close process and budgeting / forecasting.

Cross functional training in the finance department job responsibilities.

Additional responsibilities as needed?to support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting or Finance.

Two or more years of professional experience in Accounting and / or Finance. Alternatively, financial / accounting experiences in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills

Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated skill to analyze and present complex data in an easy-to-understand format to non-financial stakeholders at all levels of a manufacturing organization.

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Demonstrated high ethical behavior with unquestionable integrity and character.

Must have advanced knowledge of spreadsheet application software programs.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Proficiency in Hyperion / Essbase being a plus.

Proficiency working with ERP systems, J.D. Edwards being a plus.

Work Environment :

This position requires you to be on site at our Salina, KS location.

Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing desk-based tasks and occasionally stand or move around the office as needed.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy helps solve the world's most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world's most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more atstryten.com.

Job Locations KS-Salina

Requisition ID 2025-5346

Category Accounting / Finance

Position Type Regular Fulltime

Address 413 E. Berg Road

Postal Code 67401

#stryten