Finance Analyst - Inventory

The Financial Analyst (FA) assists in coordinating the financial reporting and analysis activities in the Brandon operations. This position works closely with operations to accurately reflect the results, ensure internal controls are in place and monitored, and provide expertise and support.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:
• Report and provide explanations for all finished goods inventory changes
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and recommend actions to minimize.
• Provide overhead management support to assigned Budget Manager and Finance Manager.
• Analysis on all aspect of the Inventory for Finished Goods both locally and at 3rd party warehouse locations. Understand driving activities and provide analytics to assist management. Put controls in place to minimize variances and meet with stakeholders to review monthly results
• Assist in the annual overhead budgeting process.
• Play a key role in key tasks of the period end close process.
• Complete analysis and reporting on balance sheet accounts relating to Inventory and ensure controls are in place, and items are accounted for.
• Participate and review physical counts and the resulting adjustments. Provide analysis to the key stakeholders on any impacts of the physical counts.
• Collaborate with Finance Manager on special projects as assigned.
• Provide coverage for Finance Team Members as required.
• Design, test, implement and maintain procedures
• Provide leadership in formulating reports (both recurring and ad-hoc) which highlight opportunities and our progress in minimizing costs.
• Provide analytical support to the Brandon facility.
• Be active and participate in Six Sigma projects. Strive to Six Sigmatize the FA function