Manufacturing Finance Analyst - Month-End & ROI

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Financial Analyst Senior to support the power business unit at our Auburn, AL manufacturing facility. You will perform complex accounting functions including month-end closing, reporting, inventory and cost of quality analyses, and closing items with cross-functional partners on the shop floor.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive actionable insights for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of three years of accounting/finance experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
• High ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
• Strong verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interface with all levels
• Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end closing of varying complexity which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances, analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy, booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures
• Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly, which may include but not be limited to inventory, production, and cost of quality
• Reviewing variance account postings for accuracy throughout the month and correcting system transactions
• Reviewing detail of accounts and following-up on month-end closing items when necessary
• Performing financial analysis and communicating findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and take action
• Identifying and recommending improvements for managerial and operational controls
• Working with external auditors quarterly and at year-end; including providing audit work papers as well as requested supporting documentation, walking auditors through calculations and providing data for various other detailed testing
• Performing standard costing procedures in a timely manner on any new materials or finished goods as they are set up within the plant
• Assessing potential capital expense requests through financial modeling of ROI and payback durations while monitoring realized versus forecasted project expenditures
• Supporting AOP and forecasting cycles for the plant, working closely with department heads to build accurate labor, overhead, and capital expense budgets

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

English fluency

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Financial Analyst Senior to support the power business unit at our Auburn, AL manufacturing facility. You will perform complex accounting functions including month-end closing, reporting, inventory and cost of quality analyses, and closing items with cross-functional partners on the shop floor.

The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive actionable insights for management.