Financial Analyst

3 plus years of Financial Analysis experience in a manufacturing environmentVenteon Finance is currently seeking an experienced Financial Analyst for a leading manufacturing company located in the Eldon, MO area. The Financial Analyst performs all duties related to financial close, costing, FP&A, budgeting, and setting/analyzing standard costs.Requirements of the Financial AnalystBachelor's Degree in Finance/AccountingMinimum 3-5 Years of experience with some Manufacturing. Automotive is a plus.Exceptional skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.Experience with financial systems required. MFG Pro/SAP/HFM applications preferredDemonstrated ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings by verbal or presentation format.Responsibilities of the Financial AnalystPerforms financial analysis of operating result including analysis of Volume / Mix / Price and Standard Margin. Analyses material and labor costs to identify cost reduction opportunities. Develop and provide accurate and timely production, material and labor operating metrics reporting to plant management. Analyses, explains and documents any unusual variances.Maintains the plant’s Cost Accounting systems including updating the MFG/PRO Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), reconciles the MFG/Pro MBOM to the SAP BOM, analysis and preparation of annual standard (Material, Labor, Overhead, Freight), monthly actual cost roll-ups and analysis of variances from standard costs, works with the Materials Department to ensure accurate BOM and an accurate income statement can be submitted for each month's business.Provides accurate and timely data for the Best Business Practices (BBP) reporting system. Assists in analyzing the Plant’s BBP results compared to the Global Best Plant in order to identify improvements in operating performance. As assigned by the Plant Controller, participates as a team member on continuous improvement projects.)Performs analysis and review of all inventory balances in order to identify slow moving or obsolete inventories. Reviews results of perpetual inventory testing to identify potential internal control weaknesses. Works with the Materials Department to identify opportunities to reduce inventory days on hand.Revises performance records, anticipates sales and costs to assist in completion of business forecasts and the annual profit plan.If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to ppirrone@venteon.com.