Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Purpose The Sr. Financial Analyst supports finance practices and objectives that drive a high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, ethics and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. Job Responsibilities In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following values: Safety, Fact Based, Accountable, Respectful, Persistence and Ethical. Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers. Support monthly financial reporting and analysis for the manufacturing location Development of enhanced financial models to support both internal and customer reporting Gathering and analyzing information to populate ASC's weekly / monthly KPI's, providing explanations for variances and driving reduction in variances Analysis of spending data in order to understand trends and assist in the budgeting process. Support location management with cost improvement programs Advanced analysis of current program costs, EAC's, budgets and associated average part prices Effectively presenting analysis findings and recommendations to senior management Supporting Operations staff with reporting and business analysis needs Supporting Operations staff with data analysis needs to forecast, identify trends and solve business problems Costing support. Variance analysis (actuals vs. plan/estimates) plus managing estimated costs to complete Advanced financial analysis of average part costs, labor and direct material trends (forecasted vs actuals), engineering milestone status, etc. Assist in month/quarter end finance activities through revenue recognition on cost-plus contracts Support management in development of new business pricing models Proactive team member to help with group consolidation for Customer reporting Working on special projects as directed Supervisory responsibility: No Supervisors are responsible for overseeing their work group including but not limited to: formal evaluations/performance management as set out by the organization, recruitment and developing Qualifications/Characteristics Manufacturing background with a strong knowledge of cost accounting, GAAP, budgeting and/or financial analysis Experience in project environment with exposure to cost-plus type contracts highly preferred Detailed knowledge of accounting and financial reporting; cost accounting a plus Superior analytical and excel skills with experience utilizing analytical tools and databases (Power BI) along with an understanding of manufacturing (MPS/MRP) Dynamic, high energy leadership skills and effective communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving Results oriented, metrics driven leader with a root cause, permanent fix approach, continuous improvement approach Collaboration skills - Able to effectively collaborate with peers in other functions and with colleagues in other businesses or divisions PPI, Lean and or Six Sigma manufacturing concepts and working experience a plus Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of operations and / or financial analysis experience working within Finance and Accounting MBA, CPA and/or CMA a plus Very limited to no travel Working Conditions Office environment, duties performed indoors, moderate to quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental condition levels. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations require. Some may be able to do part of their work remotely. Travel may be required Physical requirements Occasionally positions will require to move an office item >10 lbs. Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc...