Junior Operations Finance Manager

Job Description

The Junior Operations Finance Manager (OFM) oversees the day to day financial activities of operating locations that are a mix of process manufacturing facilities and warehouse/logistic facilities.

The OFM applies principles of cost accounting to conduct financial analysis which provide support to the commercial and operations teams. The position helps to maintain the oracle process manufacturing system, supports the month end close, and actively analyzing and proposing ideas to improve the performance and development of the business while executing the strategic projects with the team.

• The junior OFM supports the management team from a financial perspective.
• Assists in key finance initiatives and projects.
• Participate in decisions making with site managers in giving appropriate information and proposing solutions to the business level on key business financials such a working capital and cash flow.
• Defines key performance indicators for the operations and assists in developing operational targets. Follow up and reporting of the implementation of KPIs, analyzing trends and variance against target.
• Assist the business in the development of cost estimates of new products.
• Analyzes cost information for use in controlling expenditures. Communicates potential cost issues with operations management.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist site management / / operations with reviewing monthly financial statements.
• Assists in the execution of both tactical and strategic projects in collaboration with the reed management team identifying opportunity and solutions for improvement for business both short and long term.

• Compiles cost information to be used in the operating budget preparation. The Junior OFM works directly with the Operations Finance Manager, commercial operations and asset management group to develop the annual plan and quarterly forecast.
• Provide financial projection at mid-month.
• Manage the development of standard costs. Plans, studies, and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested by operations and finance management.

• Maintains the standard costs and recipes within the Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) system.
• Completes the month end close out of the OPM System.
• Participates in Month-End Closing procedures by ensuring accurate accounting of all revenue and cost in the month, reviewing site financials to detect any discrepancies and anomalies, and prepares detailed comments of the month results in Sales and Costs comparing actual numbers with Plan & latest Forecast financials.
• Analyze compliance reports and identify areas of improvement.
• Help to identify and resolve technical US GAAP and other accounting related issues as they arise.
• Identify process or cost issues and assist in the development of a remediation plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in accounting, finance or business administration.

1. Cost Accounting (experience with manufacturing operations preferred)
2. Public accounting with external audit experience
3. Financial Analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of product – specific skills in Excel and PowerPoint presentation development.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting and costing systems.
• Experience with Oracle software, Hyperion Planning.
• Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• US GAAP and Internal controls knowledge
• Accurately management of complex accounting processes and controls
• Diligence and focus on working to strict deadlines
• Multitasking and prioritization of workload
• Deal with complex financial reporting and data, accurately, timely and completely

Additional Information

We offer competitive benefits, includinghealth insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Clean Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.