Financial Analyst

HORIBA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Commuter benefit programs

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

HORIBA is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our shared services team in Salt Lake City, UT or Houston, TX. The role focuses on identifying financial risks and opportunities, performing FP&A on sales and costs, and supporting budgeting and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a finance degree, strong analytical skills, SAP FI/CO experience, and proven communication abilities to present findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of core accounting practices and financial concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of financial concern/opportunity by analyzing results and trends.
• Provide FP&A on sales, COGS, margins, and capital expenditures.
• Reconcile balances and transactions and correct data as needed.
• Prepare reports and present findings to management with recommendations.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Build financial models for scenarios and ROI analysis.
• Support quarter- and year-end audits and reviews.
• Assist ERP upgrades/implementations and related projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Job description

The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.Inspired by our unique motto, “JOY and FUN,” we focus on social responsibilities by building state-of-the-art products for scientific advancement; especially for protecting health, safety, and the environment. “HORIBARIANs,” the HORIBA employees all over the world, look forward to working with additional creative and entrepreneurial self-starters. To learn more about our unique culture, visit our culture page HERE.Our shared services accounting team is seeking an experienced financial analyst to join us in our Houston, TX or Salt Lake City, UT offices. The financial analyst will be responsible for identifying areas of concern/opportunity and recommend corrective actions across strategy, finance and operations by analyzing results and variances and identifying trends. Will also provide financial planning and analysis of sales, cost of goods sold, contribution margins, cost centre spending, expenses and capital expenditures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identify areas of concern/opportunity and recommend corrective actions across strategy, finance and operations by analyzing results and variances and identifying trends.
• Provide financial analysis of sales, cost of good sold, contribution margins, cost centre spending, expenses and capital expenditures.
• Reconcile balances and transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Provide information to a management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, making presentation of findings, analyses and recommendations.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Create / support financial models to analyze "what if" scenarios.
• Calculate and assess returns on investments of new projects and opportunities.
• Assist in supporting quarter-end and year-end reviews/audits conducted by independent auditors.
• Recognizing areas of need and implementing process improvements and efficiencies, developing automated applications, eliminating duplications and coordinating information requirements.
• Assisting in ERP system upgrades/implementation
• Other financial and accounting projects as needed.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Knowledge of core accounting principles, practices and financial concepts
• Possess strong mathematical and analytical skills with excellent problem solving skills.
• SAP FI/CO experience preferred.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance a must.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Compensation Package

HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes

• 401(k) plan with match
• employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company
• medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• flexible spending accounts
• educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please email sandra.rojo(at)horiba.com or call [phone] for assistance. HORIBA will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. HORIBA is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. EEO / Veteran Status / Disabilities.