Sr. Financial Analyst 

Hampton, VA, United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

A leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, this company focuses on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels for commercial transportation. The organization is dedicated to transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in support of the finance function at the Hampton, VA manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to achieve results and a passion for leading activities to support the plant/location team in achieving manufacturing excellence. If you are an energetic professional who wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst partners with plant leadership and segment leaders to provide financial analytics that help drive business results in support of the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the plant. The position delivers analysis as part of finance, linking financial results to operational performance drivers. The ideal candidate for this position is resourceful, a good problem solver, and organized; assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to ethics and integrity. This position reports to the IGT Plant Controller and is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities

• Identify process issues, analyze root causes, and follow through on corrective actions needed for resolution.
• Lead spend-control activities while partnering with key departmental stakeholders to drive results.
• Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization, and profitability.
• Support operational reporting, P&L projection & management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains through automation.
• Analyze data for decision making and track performance progress.
• Support month-end closing process, including preparing journal entries, posting journal entries, and managing account reconciliations.
• Ensure completion of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls, including leading monthly internal control testing.
• Lead and execute other special projects as assigned by the Plant Controller, including the ability to build excel models.
• Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with financial reporting requirements.

Expectations

• Enterprise minded: Understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet, and future capabilities; influences capex based on a broad business case.
• Responsive: Prepared with information to help support decision-making both upon request and for future planning.
• Compliant: Organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits.
• Data-oriented: Anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; supports interventions in ways that influence numbers.
• Involved and curious: Spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions.
• Analysis: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to problem solve and effectively drive improvements in the business.
• Business Partnering: Effectively partners with key stakeholders, including the plant lead team, to help drive the business forward.
• Prioritization: Understand key deliverables and be able to prioritize accordingly with the ability to adapt to the fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Communication: Proactively provides information about data, forecasting, and financials to enable the best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates appropriately.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• High proficiency in MS Office software, particularly Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Hyperion, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred:

• Qualified Accountant, CPA, CMA, and/or MBA.