Senior Financial Analyst

About the position

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. We are seeking a collaborative and results-oriented individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Analyst located in Chandler Arizona. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this position will actively support the global operations organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Business partner for the Manufacturing and Operations team.
• Develop annual plan and quarterly and monthly spend & headcount forecast; provide monthly financial reporting packages to the operation groups including related variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly financial variance/flux schedules for Executive Management, external audit, Market Segment teams, and other internal groups as needed.
• Conduct month-end and quarter-end close accounting activities, including accrual, intercompany elimination, reclassification entries, and mass allocations.
• Develop and analyze cost standards (labor, machine, and overhead rates).
• Create, manage, and automate operational reports and dashboards to monitor the performance of each function.
• Continuously improve reporting packages to effectively communicate relevant information to leadership team.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and planning, to maintain the accuracy and reliability of BOMs and Routings.
• Provide A/E and Customer Service with quote support (non-government).
• Review and approve purchase requisitions following corporate governance and delegated authorities.
• Perform ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Support Internal and External Audit requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required – Finance/Accounting/Economics.
• Strong track record with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Finance with strong FP&A and Cost Accounting knowledge focusing on manufacturing/operations.
• Knowledge of product costing, variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Analytical and logical thinker recognized for ability to handle various functions.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel skills managing large data sets.
• Experience with Oracle 12 (including Oracle Projects and OBIEE) and Hyperion planning software.
• Experience with Oracle Project Accounting, including experience with dynamic financial details that include labor charge-ins and outs between various functional groups.
• Detail oriented, organized, and accurate.
• Ability to produce coherent and succinct management reports.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team member skills.
• Ability to work with, and gain cooperation from, people at all levels of the organization.
• Be flexible and open to changes required to support a dynamic work environment.