Financial Analyst - ACO | Cost & Forecasting

Ahlstrom; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom in Wisconsin seeks a Financial Analyst – ACO to provide analytical support for the ACO controlling, prepare internal financial statements and assist with forecasting and budgeting processes. You will support the sales team in updating the Sector database and handling commission payments, while helping drive cost-reduction efforts.

You will contribute to maximizing the efficiency of financial systems and communicate within the Controlling and Sales Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CMA/CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
• 1+ years of cost analysis and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Paper Industry experience is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical, accounting systems and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Action-oriented and the ability to be self-directed.
• JDE, SAP, HFM, ReportsNow and BW/BI experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist and consolidate financial results for the ACO and Sales Data Base for monthly, quarterly, and forecast reviews.
• Prepare and provide PMV reports to Plant Controllers monthly.
• Consolidate commission payment information, calculate payments, and obtain approvals at the proper frequency.
• Help implement best practices for analytics and reporting, ensuring consistent calculations and comparisons.
• Provide financial and analytical support and analyses for various projects and cost reduction initiatives.
• Assist Controllers with audits and adherence to controls.
• All other assignments assigned by management.

Skills

Cost analysis

Accounting

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Self-directed

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CMA/CPA and/or MBA (a plus)

Tools

JDE

SAP

HFM

BW/BI

ReportsNow

Excel

Job description

Ahlstrom in Wisconsin seeks a Financial Analyst – ACO to provide analytical support for the ACO controlling, prepare internal financial statements and assist with forecasting and budgeting processes. You will support the sales team in updating the Sector database and handling commission payments, while helping drive cost-reduction efforts.

You will contribute to maximizing the efficiency of financial systems and communicate within the Controlling and Sales Teams.