Senior Financial Analyst

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead planning, analysis and cash management. The role reports to the CFO and partners with division controllers and leaders across the business.

Occasional travel to Jamestown, NY, Shirley, MA, Poway, CA and Mexicali, Mexico is expected. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting or finance, 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to drive budgeting, forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• A track record of increased responsibilities and proven success of financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience with accounting principles, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows.
• Experience with extracting data from ERP systems for analysis and managing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company values, vision, and mission.
• Uphold the quality policy.
• Proactively analyze operational, commercial, strategic and financial data/metrics in order to provide insightful analysis to drive management actions and initiatives and the planning process
• Lead annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates with input from business partners
• Prepare weekly, detailed 13-week cash forecast
• Manage liquidity needs of the business
• Own and build on current models to forecast financials and operational KPIs
• Review plant costs, assist with productivity projects, help GMs achieve their Budgets
• Analyze profitability of customers and products and assist with pricing decisions
• Model costs and benefits for capital projects and track spending for approved projects
• Provide monthly reporting and commentary for management, lenders and equity sponsor
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors
• Monitor and report on market changes including macroeconomics, customers and competitors
• Other special projects to support the CEO, CFO, and General Managers
• Assist the accounting team with month-end closing activities, as needed (e.g. allocations and valuations)

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

ERP data extraction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for the financial planning, analysis and cash management for the company. The position will report to the CFO and will work closely with the division controllers and other key leaders in the business. The position will require occasional travel to our plants in Jamestown, NY, Shirley, MA, Poway, CA and Mexicali, Mexico.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold the company values, vision, and mission.
• Uphold the quality policy.
• Proactively analyze operational, commercial, strategic and financial data/metrics in order to provide insightful analysis to drive management actions and initiatives and the planning process
• Lead annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates with input from business partners
• Prepare weekly, detailed 13-week cash forecast
• Manage liquidity needs of the business
• Own and build on current models to forecast financials and operational KPIs
• Review plant costs, assist with productivity projects, help GMs achieve their Budgets
• Analyze profitability of customers and products and assist with pricing decisions
• Model costs and benefits for capital projects and track spending for approved projects
• Provide monthly reporting and commentary for management, lenders and equity sponsor
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors
• Monitor and report on market changes including macroeconomics, customers and competitors
• Other special projects to support the CEO, CFO, and General Managers
• Assist the accounting team with month-end closing activities, as needed (e.g. allocations and valuations)

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• A track record of increased responsibilities and proven success of financial analysis capabilities
• Experience with accounting principles, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows
• Experience with extracting data from ERP systems for analysis and managing large data sets

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient using Microsoft Office with expert level skills in Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well organized, detail-oriented, resourceful
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Fosters positive work relationships and is a solid team player
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines

Work Environment:

• Office-based with occasional travel to other facilities.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time salary position required to work Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.

Travel:

Up to 5%