Manufacturing Financial Analyst: Forecasts & Controls

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist the Controller in developing systems to measure financial and operational performance, prepare analyses, forecasts and studies, and collaborate with multiple functional areas.

You will support month-end close, variance to forecast, internal controls, ad-hoc reporting, and interactions with auditors, while focusing on profitability and strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in technical accounting, budgeting, planning, and internal control.
• Must be eligible to work for U.S. government contractors and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems that assist management in financial control and decision making.
• Key member of month end close process: initiates journal entries and generates variance to forecast summaries.
• Participates in special studies related to profitability, pricing, cost reduction projects, capital expenditures, cash flow and ROI.
• Inventory/cashflow management and valuation: set and periodically change standards and charging rates.
• Assists in the development of short and long range financial plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Profitability focus

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Precision Castparts is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist the Controller in developing systems to measure financial and operational performance, prepare analyses, forecasts and studies, and collaborate with multiple functional areas.

You will support month-end close, variance to forecast, internal controls, ad-hoc reporting, and interactions with auditors, while focusing on profitability and strategic decision making.