Financial Analyst

Job Type

Full-time

Description

If you are interested in a friendly, cooperative, and exciting corporate environment where you will be continually challenged and opportunities abound, Knight's Companies is the place for you Learn more about us at www.knightscompanies.com

The internal auditor/financial analyst will play an integral role in supporting financial planning, analysis and special financial studies for our Precast division. In this "dual" role, you will be involved in auditing processes associated with manufacturing production costs and inventories and preparing, monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators.

Duties & Responsibilities: Perform various aspects of operational audits. Execute scheduled audits including planning, preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up. Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance. Create, revise, document, implement, and administer KPI policies and procedures. Coordinate and conduct special and/or ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction. Perform daily/weekly/monthly analysis on various metrics and prepare reports. Document all information pertaining to audit results including findings, opportunities, and observations. Direct preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI schedules of actual versus budget metrics. Develop ad hoc reports, special studies, and financial analysis which drive the behavior of the business. Assist in the preparation of detailed annual financial budget and monthly financial forecasts. Present findings to management in the form of reports and presentations. Provide financial analysis support for department managers. Work with the CFO, Controller and other accounting staff in completing month-end and year-end duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. Experience in the presentation and argumentation of working results. Compatible for teamwork, creativity and structured working manner. Distinct willingness to learn. Self-motivated with ability to work independently and balance workload to complete multiple assignments within time constraints. Demonstrates initiative, innovation, and drive for results. Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to problem solving, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills. Flexibility, able to work under pressure and high self-motivation. Ability to understand and test internal management controls and translate feasible procedural policies and guidelines. Ability to incorporate large amount of data and establish corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy, and security. Strong computer skills; Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as ability to use appropriate judgment and discretion. Demonstrated understanding of GAAP accounting. Experience in a job costing or activity-based costing environment. Ability to work in an environment that is rapidly changing, where processes and procedures are in development. Intellectual curiosity with a willingness to learn and develop new skills and processes. Knowledge of ERP Systems. Desire and ability to learn various software systems. Willingness to learn the operational side of Knight's organization. Open and communicative nature. Awareness and reliability of timelines for the timely and accurate reporting of financial performance. Highest degree of integrity and character who takes ownership of responsibilities. Team oriented, effectively interact and work with peers, management and other internal customers. Efficient time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Attention to detail, with emphasis on accuracy. Ability to balance multiple conflicting responsibilities. Able to work within tight deadline. Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills. Act as a role model for Knight's values and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Concrete Management or other related field. Minimum of 2 years of related and relevant experience is required. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Must be able to manage and communicate multiple projects at the same time. Proficient with standard concepts, procedures, protocols and methodologies within internal auditor and financial analyst fields. Understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing and accounting concepts. Knowledge of cost of quality and financial implications to the company.

Physical Demands/Workplace Conditions Requires limited travel to other facilities. Exposed to standing and walking in a manufacturing plant environment on concrete floors. Requires sitting at a desk performing computer work.

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