Financial Analyst

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America seeks a Financial Analyst to partner with cross-functional teams and support day-to-day operational and financial decision-making using technology, automation, and data analytics to improve accounting processes.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to the company’s financial performance and strategic objectives through accurate reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least three years' accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Inter-Company AR and Recon experience.
• Experience with SAP, Hyland Software, Adaptive Insights (Workday Planning Module).
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office 365 and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing, cost rollups, cost analysis, and internal cost reporting.
• Support automation and integration of financial and operational reporting.
• Maintain inventory valuation and perform inventory reconciliations across systems and locations.
• Assist with annual physical inventory processes and controls.
• Support budget, forecast, and Mid-Term Plan (MTP) development.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze variances, and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor material costs and ensure accuracy within the accounting system.
• Support price updates and receiving transactions.
• Develop ad hoc reports and financial analyses as needed.
• Assist with JSOX compliance activities and audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Inter-Company AR & Recon

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyland Software

Adaptive Insights (Workday Planning)

Job description

Summary

This Financial Analyst position partners with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day operational and financial decision-making while leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance accounting processes. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities for continuous improvement, streamline workflows, increase operational efficiency, and contribute to the organization's overall financial performance and strategic objectives.

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Code

9910100

Band

M00195 - B2

EEOC Classification

2- Professionals

Prepared Date

07/31/2024

FLSA Status

E-Exempt

Job Summary

This Financial Analyst position partners with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day operational and financial decision-making while leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance accounting processes. The ideal candidate will identify opportunities for continuous improvement, streamline workflows, increase operational efficiency, and contribute to the organization's overall financial performance and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costing, cost rollups, cost analysis, and internal cost reporting.
• Support automation and integration of financial and operational reporting.
• Maintain inventory valuation and perform inventory reconciliations across systems and locations.
• Assist with annual physical inventory processes and controls.
• Support budget, forecast, and Mid-Term Plan (MTP) development.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze variances, and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor material costs and ensure accuracy within the accounting system.
• Support price updates and receiving transactions.
• Develop ad hoc reports and financial analyses as needed.
• Assist with JSOX compliance activities and audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least three years' accounting experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Inter-Company AR and Recon experience
• SAP, Hyland Software, Adaptive Insights (Workday Planning Module)
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office 365 and Excel

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.