Sr Financial Analyst - AlvSG

Sabre Industries - Conroe, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Conroe, TX

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst at Sabre Industries is responsible for developing, interpreting, and implementing accounting concepts and analyses that are crucial for the financial performance of the organization. This role serves as a vital resource across all business areas, focusing on financial performance, inventory management, and cost analysis. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices, particularly in a manufacturing setting, to effectively support the galvanizing division's financial operations. Key responsibilities include performing month-end close procedures, which involve the production and analysis of monthly financial reports. The analyst will prepare a comprehensive monthly gross margin report and present project profitability within various product lines. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the development of monthly profit and loss forecasts and annual budgets for the galvanizing division. The analyst will analyze manufacturing costs periodically, generating reports that compare actual performance against forecasts and budgets. The Senior Financial Analyst will also be responsible for preparing and reporting on business unit sales backlog and pipeline, as well as conducting return on investment analyses for capital expenditure projects. This position requires collaboration with the operations team to identify cost-saving opportunities and promote continuous improvement initiatives. Monitoring inventory levels and analyzing turnover rates are essential tasks to optimize inventory management processes. The analyst will conduct monthly physical inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate inventory reconciliation, supporting the annual external audit process by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries. In summary, the primary focus of this role is to develop and maintain financial models and reports that support management and internal customers, while identifying and correcting risk areas lacking proper controls. The analyst will recommend cost improvement measures and ensure effective inventory controls, all while demonstrating strong analytical and decision-making skills in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end close procedure, including the production and analysis of monthly financial reports.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly gross margin report and present project profitability within product lines.
• Assist in the development of monthly P&L forecast and annual budgets for galvanizing division.
• Analyze manufacturing cost on a periodic basis and generate monthly reports comparing actual to forecast and budgets.
• Responsible for preparation and reporting of business unit sales backlog and pipeline.
• Prepare ROI on CAPEX projects and provide guidance to operations.
• Assist in preparation of financial models and key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify cost-saving opportunities and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze inventory turnover rates to optimize inventory management process.
• Conduct monthly physical inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate inventory reconciliation.
• Support annual external audit process by providing documentation and answering auditor inquiries.
• Perform any other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 3-5 years progressively responsible accounting or finance experience preferably in a manufacturing setting utilizing job cost accounting.
• Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated experience in budgets, general ledger, financial analysis, cost accounting, financial modeling, written and verbal presentation experience.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) to analyze data and trends.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to work with the finance team and multiple departments.