Manufacturing Finance Senior Analyst — Plant & Operations

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support the power manufacturing facility. You will lead month-end closing, prepare complex reports, analyze production costs, and work with engineering and production managers to drive financial insights on the shop floor.

You will partner with external auditors, perform standard costing for new materials, and model ROI for capital projects while aiding AOP/forecast cycles for labor, overhead and capital expenses.

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 to review accounting data and prepare reconciliations
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and related spreadsheet software
• Fluent in English; primary language used in area of responsibility

Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end closing of varying complexity including accruals and journal entries.
• Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly (inventory, production, cost of quality).
• Reviewing variance postings for accuracy and correcting transactions.
• Performing financial analysis and communicating findings for management decisions.
• Identifying improvements for managerial and operational controls.
• Coordinating with external auditors and providing required documentation.
• Performing standard costing procedures for new materials or finished goods.
• Assessing capital expenditure requests via ROI and payback analysis.
• Supporting annual operating plan and forecasting for the plant.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Costing systems

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support the power manufacturing facility. You will lead month-end closing, prepare complex reports, analyze production costs, and work with engineering and production managers to drive financial insights on the shop floor.

You will partner with external auditors, perform standard costing for new materials, and model ROI for capital projects while aiding AOP/forecast cycles for labor, overhead and capital expenses.