Financial Analyst

Adient - Plymouth, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Plymouth, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Financial Analyst position at Adient is an early career opportunity focused on financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing context. The role involves preparing financial reports, leading budget development processes, and improving forecast accuracy, while collaborating with various departments and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated monthly and quarterly financial reports, including detailed comparison analysis for Actual vs Plan, Actual vs Forecast and Actual vs Prior year.
• Prepare consolidated monthly rolling forecast file, including comparison analysis for Current Forecast vs Prior Forecast, Current Forecast vs Plan and Current Forecast vs Prior year.
• Lead the annual Budget / Strategic plan development process, coordinating with functional departments and operational teams.
• Assist in the consolidation of Plan goals and develop review templates.
• Consolidate financials and assist in developing presentations for CEO/CFO, VPs, and other Senior management.
• Continually improve forecast accuracy/efficiency for Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow.
• Assist with presentations for Board of Directors and Senior Management Team.
• Conduct Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 0 - 3 years' work experience in financial planning/analysis role with manufacturing background.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially in Excel).
• Experience with Hyperion Smart View preferred but not required.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.