Financial Analyst

Adient US LLC; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient US LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Pulaski Plant to handle daily accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis. You will support GL activities, month-end closing, cost accounting, and SOX controls, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 3+ years of finance experience (preferably in automotive manufacturing), and strong MS Excel skills. SAP/Hyperion experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years in an Accounting or Finance role; automotive/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Fluent in MS Office applications, with expert MS Excel.
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion is preferred.
• Familiarity with Internal Controls and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a safe work environment at the plant.
• Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing with manual journal entries and cost allocations.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation related to SOX; assist audits.
• Monitor receivables and payables and address issues.
• Maintain fixed asset files for capital projects (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 with monthly outlooks and long-range planning.
• Handle cost accounting functions: BOM reviews, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis, and pricing with commercial teams.
• Perform additional duties as directed by Controllers or Plant Manager.

Skills

MS Office

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION: Financial Analyst is a critical Finance position; responsible for daily accounting, reconciliation, and general financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a safe work environment at the plant.
• Financial Analyst will 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.
• 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.
• Perform additional related duties and analyses as directed by the Controller or Plant Manager.

Education / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years working experience in an Accounting or Finance position; automotive/manufacturing industry preferred.
• Fluent in MS Office applications, expert in MS Excel. Experience with SAP and Hyperion applications preferred.
• Familiarity with Internal Controls and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex or ambiguous situations; ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings verbally or via presentation.

PRIMARY LOCATION
Pulaski Facility