Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain, Associate Finance Analyst

GAF Materials Corporation - Valdosta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Valdosta, GA

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Finance Analyst at GAF plays a crucial role in understanding the product manufacturing process and driving continuous improvement. This position involves leveraging plant financial data to identify risks and opportunities, collaborating with operations to mitigate discrepancies, and supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes. The analyst will engage in various finance functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while contributing to the overall success of the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in the budgeting/forecasting process, working with Operations and Plant Leadership to identify areas of opportunity.
• Perform general finance functions such as journal entries, account reconciliations, allocations, and special reports.
• Assist in the monthly financial close and associated reporting and templates as required.
• Conduct weekly payroll time reviews for accuracy and provide payroll analytics to department managers.
• Facilitate inventory processes, including setting standard costs and variance analysis.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained and improved, engaging with cross-functional teams for process enhancements.
• Analyze cost variance implications, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Validate balanced production reported in MES/ArcPlan and Peoplesoft.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routings.
• Support the Finance Manager and take on special projects to analyze key KPIs for improvement opportunities.
• Participate in safety and housekeeping programs as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Compliance focus

Nice-to-haves

• MBA, CMA preferred but not required
• 1+ years experience in Accounting or Finance
• Manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures preferred
• Understanding of key financial and operating systems: ArcPlan, Coupa, Maximo, Peoplesoft, TM1, and ADP E-time

Benefits

• Wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Family-Building benefits for fertility and parenthood journeys.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match contributions.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates.
• Internal training programs and generous tuition reimbursement.