Operations Financial Analyst, Inventory

Perrigouk; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a driven finance professional to manage inventory accounting and related controls from our Grand Rapids area operations. You will conduct variance analyses, reconcile to the general ledger, and prepare monthly entries while ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.

The role partners with OPS US management to drive process improvements and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings five+ years in manufacturing accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with five+ years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of managerial accounting and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, BPC AO, and Crystal Reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop inventory analysis reports and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage Cycle Count Policy and coordinate site audits for SOX compliance.
• Liaise with auditors and prepare responses to audit findings.
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for inventory activities.
• Summarize periodic and quarterly results with site management.
• Analyze inventory obsolescence and set reserves as needed.

Skills

Managerial accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

BPC AO

Crystal Reports

Job description

Description Overview

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

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.

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

Applicants please note: All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo