Sauder Woodworking - Archbold, OH

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Archbold, OH
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

Sauder Woodworking Co. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst - Operations to play a crucial role in the financial mechanics of the company. This position is pivotal in guiding budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing financial data to uncover trends and variances, and providing actionable insights that drive business improvement. The successful candidate will evaluate the financial viability of projects, ensuring that the company's resources are optimized for maximum impact. This hybrid role requires the candidate to live within commuting distance to Archbold, Ohio, with an expected office presence of three days weekly. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, recommending, and participating in the development of operational financial and key performance indicators. You will provide financial analysis for both capital and non-capital improvement opportunities, initiatives, and projects. Additionally, you will analyze capacity utilization based on current and future projected demand, making recommendations accordingly. Your expertise will also be required in managing inventory effectively within operations, preparing budgeting and forecasting of financial results for assigned functional areas, and evaluating the financial performance of the business compared to budgeted results. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work with various stakeholders on strategic and operational prioritization through appropriate financial planning and operational analysis. You will assist in performing ad hoc analysis of projects and investments, determining their financial impact, and preparing financial presentations for leadership. Your role will also involve presenting financial information, including actual to budget variances, to management with P&L responsibilities, and designing reports and performance indicators to support the business.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies, recommends and participates in the development of operational financial and key performance indicators
  • Provides financial analysis for capital and non-capital improvement opportunities, initiatives and projects
  • Provides analysis of capacity utilization based on current and future projected demand and makes recommendations accordingly
  • Provides analysis and support that is required to effectively manage inventory within the operations
  • Prepares the budgeting and forecasting of financial results for assigned functional areas throughout the business
  • Evaluates the financial performance of the business compared to budgeted results and delivers insights to leaders on the drivers of business performance
  • Collaborates on strategic and operational prioritization by performing appropriate financial planning and operational analysis
  • Assists in performing ad hoc analysis of projects, investments and determines the financial impact of an investment or decision made to evaluate whether the project, investment was successful, or adjustments are required
  • Prepares financial presentations to be presented to leadership, including the drivers and drains of results
  • Presents financial information, including actual to budget variances, to management that have P&L responsibilities
  • Designs and produces reports, and financial and performance indicators to support the business

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting required, MBA degree preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant FP&A experience in a large consumer products, manufacturing and distribution environment
  • High attention to detail, accuracy and proven strong analytical skills required
  • Advanced financial modeling skills in Microsoft Excel, experience with SAP ERP system, Power BI and PowerPoint preferred
  • Experience and comfort, working in a fast-paced business environment with ability to consistently meet tight deadlines and manage complexity of a multiple information system environment
  • Highly proficient in financial analysis and model building
  • Experience developing and leading annual budgeting processes with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience in manufacturing and related cost analysis
  • Proven track record of implementing or improving financial reporting
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
  • Highly flexible and adaptable, with operational growth, particularly with technology and systems
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills with a strong customer service orientation
  • Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, and experience providing leadership with process improvements and streamlining financial operations

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with financial software tools
  • Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • Full benefits package beginning at 30 days
  • 401(k)
  • Company funded health savings account
  • Free counseling
  • Furniture discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
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