Finance Analyst – Forecasting, Variance & Insights

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Controller in measuring financial and operational performance. You will contribute to analyses, forecasts and strategic studies across manufacturing functions.

You will participate in month-end closes, perform variance analysis, assist with capital expenditures and cash flow planning, and provide ad-hoc reporting to drive improvements and profitability for management.

Qualifications

• BS/BA preferred in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in technical accounting, budgeting, planning, and internal control.
• Must be eligible to work for U.S. government contractors and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems that assist management in financial control and decision making
• Key member of month end close process: initiates journal entries and generate variance to forecast summaries for areas of focus
• Participates in special studies as required relative to profitability, pricing, cost reduction projects, capital expenditures, cash flow and return on investment
• Inventory/cashflow management and valuation: set and periodically change standards and charging rates
• Assists in the development of short and long range financial plans.
• Reports on FQR (financial quarterly reviews), MOR (monthly operations review), weekly and daily P&L, Daily Flex, and interactions with operations
• Works with internal and external auditors for Financial and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) reviews and improvements.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis of operating data to support management
• Provide interpretation and application of accounting information and/or policy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Controller in measuring financial and operational performance. You will contribute to analyses, forecasts and strategic studies across manufacturing functions.

You will participate in month-end closes, perform variance analysis, assist with capital expenditures and cash flow planning, and provide ad-hoc reporting to drive improvements and profitability for management.