Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Nvent - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst position at nVent involves supporting the Redwood City, CA manufacturing plant by providing proactive financial analysis and reporting. The role focuses on month-end closing entries, variance analysis, budget preparation, and inventory management, all aimed at enhancing plant efficiency and adherence to financial policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate proactive analysis to support plant initiatives.
• Engage in bringing best practices and efficiencies to the plant.
• Prepare month-end closing entries and plant performance reports.
• Perform monthly variance analysis of plant spend vs. last year, vs. budget, and vs. forecast.
• Conduct annual standard cost roll and related analytics.
• Prepare annual budget and forecasts for operations.
• Maintain inventory analysis and reconciliation, cycle count, and excess & obsolete inventory process for the plant.
• Provide information requested by Audit and Tax department to ensure adherence to policy or meet target.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with journal entries and cost accounting.
• Experience in SAP (or related ERP) in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled problem solver with a strong team-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Dynamic global reach with diverse operations.
• Plentiful career opportunities.
• Commitment to strengthen communities through philanthropic activities.
• Support for employee volunteerism and donations through matching programs.