Financial Analyst

Adient; Greenfield (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking a Financial Analyst at the Greenfield plant to support production finance activities, including GL accounting, month-end close, and cost allocations. The role also covers internal controls, intercompany reconciliations, and payroll accuracy.

Experience with SAP and HFM is a plus, as is ADP payroll. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential to present data to non-financial audiences. Plant involvement supports continuous improvement and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 2+ years financial analyst experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills to summarize data and present to non-financial audiences.
• Experience with SAP and HFM is a plus; ADP payroll experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a safe work environment at the plant.
• Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and cost allocations.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; support audits.
• Reconcile intercompany invoice activity with trading partners and IC Accounting.
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset folders for capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register.
• Track program launch expenses and report to Business Unit and Plant Management.
• Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory and perpetual analysis.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist in monthly outlooks, annual plans, and long-range plans.
• Cost accounting: BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis, standard cost setting, pricing.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Ownership of projects

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience

2+ years manufacturing finance experience

Tools

SAP

HFM

ADP Payroll

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Analyst Job Duties:

• The Financial Analyst will support and promote a safe work environment at the plant.
• Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations.
• Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Support internal and external audit activities.
• Reconcile intercompany invoice activity with trading partners and IC Accounting.
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and address issues as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register.
• Track program launch expenses and report out to Business Unit and Plant Management.
• Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis.
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
• Cost accounting functions: BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis. Annual standard material, labor, burden, overhead cost setting. Work with commercial team to ensure correct pricing.
• Maintain Payroll Accuracy for processing both hourly and salary. Matching Invoices with PO's

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 2+ years financial analyst experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Extensive use with excel, able to summarize financial data and present to non-financial audience
• Experienced with ERP systems - (SAP & HFM are a plus)
• Experienced with Payroll - ADP is a big plus
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail and accuracy required
• Excellent communication skills required and needs to be self-driven, team oriented, and professional
• Ability to take ownership of ambiguous situations and projects

PRIMARY LOCATION

Greenfield Facility