Financial Analyst

adient; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Pulaski, TN seeks a Financial Analyst to support daily accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.

The role collaborates with the Controller on GL accounting, month-end closing, internal controls (SOX), and cost analysis including BOM, inventory, and capital projects.

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; expert in MS Excel. SAP and Hyperion experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Internal Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex or ambiguous situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings effectively.

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 manual journal entries and cost allocations.
• Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to SOX; support audits.
• Monitor receivables/payables activity and address issues as necessary.
• Maintain fixed asset folders and track 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 inventories and perpetual analysis.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist Controller with monthly outlook and annual/long-range planning.
• Cost accounting functions: BOM review, cost roll-ups, inventory analysis, standard cost setting; coordinate with commercial team on pricing.
• Perform additional duties as directed by Controller or Plant Manager.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

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.
• 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 by verbal or presentation format.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Pulaski Facility