Plant Financial Analyst

Stryten Energy; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Manchester, IA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the plant's accounting function, ensuring proper controls and accurate financial reporting. You will partner with the Plant Manager and Controller, analyze performance, manage forecasts, and assist in capital expenditure reviews.

This on-site role requires strong Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (JDE/Hyperion), and the ability to coordinate payroll, month-end closes, and asset controls across manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or foreign equivalent.
• 1+ year of professional accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; JDE and Hyperion a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist all financial functions within the facility and validate P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Provide monthly/quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and capital.
• Process payroll times cards weekly for accuracy and prepare payroll reports.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close processes.
• Maintain control environment and policy compliance; safeguard assets.
• Monitor capital project spending and assist CERs with ROI analysis.

Skills

Forecasting

Payroll processing

Journal entries

Fixed asset controls

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Ethical behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE

Hyperion

Coupa

Job description

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the financial leadership team for the plant. Responsible for maintaining financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Financial Analyst is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager, Plant Controller, and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant.

About the work location:

Manchester is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States, located along the Highway 20 corridor between Dyersville and Independence. Delaware County is centrally located just 45 minutes from some of Iowa’s biggest hubs (Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dubuque) - but you don’t need to go far to find excitement. Delaware County is home to several golf courses, parks, museums, retail shops, a movie theatre, festivals and fairs, water sport recreational areas, and evening entertainment. Delaware County offers successful academics programs in three community school districts and a critical access hospital to provide healthcare close to home.

To learn more about Manchester, Iowa (postal code 52057) - click the links below:

Delaware County Economic Development Website

Wikipedia - Manchester, Iowa

Responsibilities

• Assist all financial functions within the manufacturing facility including purchasing, receiving, production, shipping and inventory control. Validate accuracy of all P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in providing accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and Capital to enable management proper allocation of resources.
• Process and review payroll times cards weekly for accuracy.
• Review and resolve open receipts and invoice issues.
• Prepare and enter journal entries during month end close.
• Maintain/improve current control environment and company policy compliance.
• Support safeguarding company assets via routine cycle count program, periodic physical inventory, and fixed asset controls.
• Assist in coordinate the preparation of capital expenditure requests (CERs) and actively work with the CER project managers to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns. Monitor capital project spending and be responsible for closing capital projects on a timely basis. Maintain the integrity of the location’s fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.
• Work with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues including budgeting, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.
• Support document record keeping and accounting processes to ensure accuracy, transactional efficiencies, cost effectiveness and conformance to company policies. Work with stakeholders to implement positive changes.
• Monitor all spending and report monthly, quarterly and annual results to management.
• Maintain and monitor overhead spend with Coupa/Hyperion reports to monitor expenses and hit Flex targets.
• Participate in the month-end close process and budgeting/forecasting.
• Process weekly hourly payrolls and prepare/send all payroll reporting - Daily, Weekly, and Monthly.

Education, Experience, Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting or Finance Preferred or equivalent work experience.
• One or more years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance with a company with multiple locations. Alternatively, financial/accounting experiences in a manufacturing environment is a preferred.
• Proficiency working with ERP systems, JDE and Hyperion being a plus.

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated skill to analyze and present complex data in an easy-to-understand format to non-financial stakeholders at all levels of a manufacturing organization.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated high ethical behavior with unquestionable integrity and character.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Environment & Physical Demands

• This position is primarily performed in an office environment and requires daily onsite attendance at our Manchester, IA plant. The role also requires periodic presence in manufacturing and production areas. While on the manufacturing floor, employees may be exposed to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, varying temperatures, and other industrial conditions. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas.
• Ability to sit at a desk, stand, and walk as needed.

Travel

• Travel as required to meet business needs.