✨ Fill and validate PDF forms with InstaFill AI. Save an average of 34 minutes on each form, reducing mistakes by 90% and ensuring accuracy. Learn more

Senior Financial Analyst

Aston Carter Ashland, Virginia
senior financial financial analyst analyst financial cost analysis cost accounting accounting standard costs manufacturing financial analysis management
November 17, 2023
Aston Carter
Ashland, Virginia
OTHER
$40.87-43.27/hour

Description:

Responsible for Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, and Management Reporting

Cost Accounting

o Assist with month-end close by preparing necessary journal entries and analyzing inventory activity.

o Daily reporting and analysis of production and inventory.

o Reconciliation of inventory accounts by researching and correcting discrepancies

o Coordinates and supports periodic physical inventory and cycle count process, research inventory discrepancies

and adjustment calculations.

o Identify inventory process improvements and propose solutions to streamline processes.

o Assisting in the implementation of internal controls related to inventory.

o Capital project cost tracking and monitoring.

o Participate in review of BOM(Bill Of Material), standard cost, test new standard costs for accuracy.

o Maintain standard costs, cost accounting activities.

o Analyze production costs vs standard costs and propose applicable correction to the standard cost.

o Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and Inventory Policies and Guidelines

Financial Analysis

o Analyze company’s expenditures and create reports to advise on improving efficiency and reducing financial

waste.

o Compile data on overall manufacturing costs and analyze materials, direct and indirect labor costs, Overhead

costs, and manage connectivity across manufacturing and finance to translate business drivers into financial

impacts

o Assist with annual and monthly budgeting and forecasting processes.

o Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to the Sr. controller.

o Reviewing financial records, researching, and analyzing key business costs and adjusting the ledger to accurately

reflect the financials.

o Identify opportunities for performance improvement across the plant.

o Recommending changes to the company processes and polices to reduce cost and maximize profit.

Management Reporting

o Produce monthly financial reporting package, which include key metrics, financial results and variance reporting.

Analyze results vs forecast, budget, and prior year benchmarks. Provide additional analysis and financial support

for standard and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Soft Skill Must Haves:

-Go getter mentality

-Willingness to learn

-Not afraid their hands dirty

-manufacturing industry a huge plus




About Aston Carter:


Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.


At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.


Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.


If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.




Report this job

Similar jobs near me

Related articles