Senior Financial Analyst

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Job description

Position Description Job SummaryThis Job Matters What's the job? The primary purpose of the Senior Financial Analyst is to provide financial analysis support to group management and financial reporting support to parent company. Primary responsibilities include corporate compliance reporting responsibilities, support in development and analysis of the annual budget, profitability forecasting, and business decision/performance analysis. Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end financial close as well as the execution of all reporting requirements. Support close for CertainTeed through various journal entries and valuations, including but not limited to shipped not billed accrual, reclass entries to support accurate split of information for magnitude reporting, and other general accruals/reclass entries. Support the Director of Financial Analysis in running month-end close adjustment margin jobs (COPA Assessments and Distributions) to ensure variance application into the support system. Serve as the primary contact for external and internal auditors and supply/coordinate responses to their requests and/or questions. Assist extensively in the annual preparation of the budget and rolling forecasts, working with business managers and department heads to ensure that all budgeting requirements are disseminated, understood, and completed as required. Also always looking for ways to maximize efficiency and ensure acquisitions are properly integrated. Perform financial analyses and make recommendations to support strategic decision-making as needed, developing financial/operational reports and models to support recommendations. Learn and understand the various SAP modules and the connection between the system activities and the financials. Support Director of Financial analysis in SAP testing when IT is performing developments based on critical tickets. Backup admin for various financial/finance supported systems including CAPEX+, Tagetik, QlikView (adjusted margins), IA workflow, and GL Wands. Required QualificationsYour Skills Matter What do you bring? Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, an MBA degree in Finance or CMA preferred or equivalent, Minimum of 3-4 years of related business experience or 5-6 years without an advanced degree. Strong emphasis should be put on experience in these areas: budgeting and forecasting in a manufacturing environment; analysis of operating results; product profitability evaluations; development of financial models to assess, among other things, cost/volume/profit relationships Cost accounting/analysis experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Strong IT skills and aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize GL Wands and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations as well as SAP ERP knowledge. Integrity and transparency at all times. Ability to work autonomously but seek help when appropriate. Problem-solving and ability to work across functions effectively. Continuous improvement mentality. Effective communication skills and the ability to summarize complex topics. Attention to detail and rigor in all processes. Ability to dig in the details and step back and see the big picture. Ability to streamline, document, and automate processes. Work effectively within a team environment. Challenge ideas in an effective but constructive manner. Ability to communicate effectively with upper levels of management. Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world!Additional DescriptionYou Matter to Us What are our perks? We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to: Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends Employee Recognition Programs PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle Company SummaryWhat We Do Matters Why work for us? At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.Legal StatementSaint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Apply Now