Financial Analyst

Planet Pharma; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage general ledger activities, inventory analysis, fixed assets, cost accounting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel is required to compile and present accurate financial information.

The role emphasizes cost control, KPI analysis, capital spend tracking, and collaboration with manufacturing and finance teams to improve margins and ensure accurate cost allocations.

Qualifications

• Experience using SAP ERP in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, formulas, etc.).
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork orientation.
• Capable of understanding complex analyses and directives.

Responsibilities

• Work on product costing and inventory cycle counts and analysis.
• Fundamental understanding of core finance and accounting principles.
• Month-end close activities including journal entries and GL analysis.
• In-depth cost and inventory variance analysis.
• Analyze P&L, CAPEX, and headcount impacts.
• Support Operating/Finance teams with ad hoc analyses.
• Understand manufacturing KPIs and variance causes.
• Capital spend tracking and fixed asset records management.
• Maintain flexible costing models and product classifications.
• Collaborate with plant departments to improve quality and productivity.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Pay ranges between 30-38/hr based on experience

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day activities of general ledger, inventory analysis, fixed asset records, cost accounting, month-end close, and assisting with budget creation, forecasting and reporting. Additionally, for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis and tracing costs back to underlying activities. They will also utilize SAP to analyze, obtain, prepare, compile and present information.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE INCUMBENT

1. Work on special projects within the finance team, such as product costing and inventory cycle counts and analysis.
2. General understanding of core finance and accounting principles.
3. Performs month-end close activities including journal entries and general ledger account analysis.
4. Perform in-depth analysis of cost and inventory variances.
5. Understanding and analyzing P&L, CAPEX, and headcount.
6. Ability to support Operating/Finance Teams with finance/business analysis and ad hoc requests.
7. Detailed understanding of manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing periodic variances and their causes.
8. Perform capital spend project tracking and manage fixed asset records.
9. Maintain flexible costing models and accounting classifications across a variety of products.
10. Work with other plant departments as a team member to increase quality and productivity, maintain safety throughout the workplace, and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED – Experience using SAP ERP in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (Functions, Pivot Tables, Complex Formulas, etc.)
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, bringing multiple priorities to completion.
• Ability to understand complex analysis and conclusions/directives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player.
• Professional, responsible, energetic, and accountable.

• Additional Note

  All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.