Financial Analyst II: Plant Costs & Forecasting

Anchor Glass Container Corporation; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Glass Container Corporation in the United States seeks a Financial Analyst II to compile and analyze financial information, develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management. The role includes forecasting, reconciliations, and cost-trend presentations to support strategic decisions.

The analyst will identify opportunities for efficiency by examining plant costs, implementing policy standards, and preparing journal entries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or related area, OR Master's degree or CPA/CMA and 1-2 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel formulas.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Compensation range: $64,000 - $79,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Analyze facility financial results and measures to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Implement accounting policy and standards to examine accuracy of reported figures.
• Compile discretionary spending data from plants and collaborate with Plant teams to reduce costs.
• Prepare Journal Entries for raw materials, energy usage, and other operations costs.
• Prepare month-end closing financial statements.
• Compile cost summaries of facility projects.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and monthly administration.
• Prepare monthly forecasts in production costs and materials inventories.
• Administer corporate accounting and financial policies.
• Provide support to operations relating to financial management.
• Develop and maintain process measures and financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPA/CMA

Tools

MS Office

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Anchor Glass Container Corporation in the United States seeks a Financial Analyst II to compile and analyze financial information, develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management. The role includes forecasting, reconciliations, and cost-trend presentations to support strategic decisions.

The analyst will identify opportunities for efficiency by examining plant costs, implementing policy standards, and preparing journal entries