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Manufacturing Finance Analyst II

Manufacturing Finance Analyst II

First Solar

New Iberia, LA • On-site

$62K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


First Solar rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

427th of 516 rated manufacturers


Job description

Job Description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
An Analyst II of Manufacturing Finance provides financial and process support with oversight to at least one manufacturing site, collaborates with functional teams, and provides analytical insight to support operational objectives. The role contributes to short term financial planning, ad hoc financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, management and KPI reporting. The role requires effective business partnering on initiatives while supporting an accurate and reliable monthly close.
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance related field, required.
  • 2-6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working for a manufacturing company and/or a public accounting firm.
  • Industry experience with renewable energy and/or technology, preferred.
  • Demonstrated history of ability to manage tasks in a fast paced and high growth environment;
  • Ability to make recommendations for process improvement.

Required Skills/Competencies:
  • Ability to perform analysis by assimilating multiple sources of information.
  • Possess an in-depth understanding of concepts and principles within own discipline.
  • Solid verbal and written communication.
  • Solid numerical proficiency, organizational, problem-solving skills and use of logic.
  • Ability to operate effectively within a global multi-cultural organization and collaborate cross functionally.
  • Efficient at performing analysis and spotting errors.
  • A strong working knowledge of inventory accounting and hands on experience performing inventory close related activities.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource management and finance systems.
  • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Contributes to the success of at least one manufacturing site by providing analysis and insights into the financial performance of the business.
  • Reports on operational performance metrics for product costing and inventory management while assisting the business with analysis to drive cost reductions initiatives locally.
  • Support the company's ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with IT and other functional leaders to support the implementation of business processes, systems, reporting, and process enhancements.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with external auditors.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:
  • Reports to the Manager or Supervisor - Manufacturing Finance.
  • This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:
  • 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range:
  • $62,500-$89,000 annually.

US Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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