Financial Analyst

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Financial Analyst, where your numerical prowess and analytical skills will drive financial reporting and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will support the organization's accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and reporting while adhering to GAAP and SOX regulations. Collaborate with a diverse team to implement cost-accounting procedures and prepare insightful financial analyses that guide decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience in financial analysis and data reporting is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Implement cost-accounting procedures and prepare cost reports.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies through monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with quarterly SOX testing and year-end updates.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Business Math

Data Gathering and Reporting

Financial Analysis

Oral Communications

Relationship Management

Confidentiality

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title
Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary
Supports the organization's accounting activities, including financial record keeping and reporting. Maintaining records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use. Completing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

Job Description

1. Determines and implements cost-accounting procedures and methods.
2. Preparing and analyzing cost reports and costing audits.
3. Examining and reviewing unusual cost records and ensuring cost data is allocated correctly.
4. Reviewing and updating standard costs on a regular basis, setting up standard costs for new products.
5. Performing accounting for price variances and overhead recovery on a regular basis.
6. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
7. Assisting with quarterly SOX testing.
8. Assisting with the ABC costing model and year-end standards update.
9. Adhoc duties as required.

Required Skills and Education

Essential

1. Highly numerate with excellent problem solving & computer skills.
2. Methodical approach to detailed information with the ability to prioritise workload.
3. Accounting - Level 1 - Basic understanding.
4. Accuracy and Attention to detail - Level 2 - Working experience.
5. Analytical Thinking - Working experience.
6. Business Math - Level 2 - Working experience.
7. Confidentiality - Level 2 - Working experience.
8. Creativity - Level 1 - Basic understanding.
9. Data Gathering and Reporting - Level 2 - Working experience.
10. Financial Analysis - Level 2 - Working experience.
11. Internal Controls - Level 1 - Basic understanding.
12. Oral Communications - Level 2 - Working experience.
13. Relationship Management - Level 2 working experience.

Desirable

1. Qualification (AAT).
2. Previous relevant experience.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.