Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Planning And Analysis Analyst

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Under the direction of the MCS Sr. Finance Manager, the Sr. FP&A Analyst provides support to the MCS Leadership team by providing relevant and timely financial information to support decision making. This includes forecasting and analysis around global revenue and SG&A spend for a $90M+ organization. This individual will run the Global Sales forecast, help drive product pricing / margin decisions, and assist in developing a monthly global P&L forecast.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing financial analysis and support to all operational areas affecting the MCS division, including commercial sales, operations / production, engineering, and product management.
• Be the Finance team's champion behind NBS Next, which is the Nordson Corporation's approach to rationalizing and growing product sales globally.
• Lead the monthly sales forecast process and coordinate across both the global operations team as well as the sales teams in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Own the commissions process for Sales reps, including reviewing for accuracy and ensuring timely payment.
• Develop and provide financial analysis and support for the MCS Sr. Finance Manager, including sales trend analysis, gross margin analysis, spending and cost center analysis, sales commission analysis, headcount reporting, product line P&L analysis, and general balance sheet analysis.
• Administers, maintains and improves FP&A and control policies, procedures, work processes and reporting systems to support growth and efficiency, while reducing complexity and increasing speed.
• Assists in preparing current estimates, short-range plans, and KPIs.
• Prepare and analyze daily orders, shipments & backlog reporting for multiple product lines in MCS. The products are manufactured in multiple locations.
• Participate in the month-end close, including preparation of required journal entries, account reconciliations, and prepare month-end variance analysis for the income statement and working capital.
• Partners with Accounting to ensure accurate and complete financial records, including monthly closing efforts, and support issue resolution, in compliance with legal requirements, local accounting and US GAAP standards.
• Meets corporate and divisional requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement opportunities in the Finance organization.
• Utilizes appropriate financial analysis techniques, data, and prudent assumptions to evaluate financial results.
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study required. MBA, CPA, CMA desirable.

5+ years' experience analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements to senior management.

5+ years' experiences ideally gained through providing decision support for growth initiatives and strategic planning within a global manufacture operation.

Experience with ERP system required (OneStream); SAP S4 preferred.

Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, and demonstrated ability to manage micro computer operations and applications.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.

Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

Strong numeric and spreadsheet skills.

Well-organized with sound administrative skills.

Well-developed management skills - principles and people.

Detail oriented

Participative management style - advocate team concept.

Strong communication skills with the ability to communication effectively at any level.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities; ability to multi-task.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required None

Minimal Estimated 5%