Operations Financial Analyst, Inventory

Perrigo; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working approach

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Perrigo in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Operations Financial Analyst focused on inventory. You will analyze and reconcile inventory balances, manage cycle count policy, and provide data to support audit outcomes and decision making.

The role partners with OPS US management to coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and period-end processes, and requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance with 5+ years in manufacturing accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with SAP, Excel, BPC AO, and Crystal Reports.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop inventory analysis reports; analyze variances; reconcile accounts to GL; prepare monthly journal entries.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and manage Cycle Count Policy with auditors.
• Coordinate site visits; liaise with internal and external auditors on SOX compliance.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for inventory with OPS US management.
• Ensure GAAP procedures; summarize and communicate periodic results; track inventory reserves.

Skills

managerial accounting

analytical skills

manufacturing processes

communication skills

self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

BPC AO

Crystal Reports

Job description

Operations Financial Analyst, Inventory

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49503

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Description Overview

Perrigo is looking to bring on a new Operations Finance Analyst to their team located in Grand Rapid, MI or Allegan, MI. The Analyst will sit within one of Perrigo's manufacturing plants. The Operations Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, reporting, and reconciling our consolidated inventory. They will manage our cycle count policy and work closely with our internal and external auditors. They will also provide analysis of information to help support decision making processes.

Scope of the Role

• Develops inventory analysis reports and analyzes variances, reconciles inventory accounts to the general ledger, prepares monthly journal entries as needed.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations
• Manages Cycle Count Policy. Works closely with warehouse personnel, internal and external auditors to comply with SOX regulations.
• Coordinates multiple internal and external site visits in completion of review requirements.
• Serves as liaison between internal and external auditors, draft responses stemming from audit outcomes.
• Provides financial leadership and coordination of operational value stream financial planning, budget and forecast functions related to inventory activities.
• Ensures accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Acts as financial partner to OPS US management, provides data to support continuous improvement, tracks metrics, holds accountability, etc.
• Works with sites and management to summarize and communicate periodic and quarterly results.
• Analyzes inventory obsolescence and derives inventory reserves required by business area. Identifies inventory at risk and creates reserves as needed.
• Assists in multiple year end and other period end processes, ad hoc analysis and reports.

Experience Required

• Must possess strong knowledge of managerial accounting with a good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Requires strong analytical skills and strong computer skills with familiarity with SAP, Excel, BPC AO, and Crystal Reports strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.
• Must be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deadlines and be willing to work additional or flexible hours as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential.
• These skills are acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance combined with five plus years of manufacturing accounting experience.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.