Business Partner*
Defines key performance indicators per business unit financial activities and assists in developing and attaining operational targets. Follow up and reporting of the implementation of KPIs, analyzing trends and variance against target.
Assists the sales and operations group in the development of cost estimates of new products or services.
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.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Compiles cost information to be used in the operating budget preparation. The OFM works directly with the commercial, operations, and asset management group to develop the annual plan and quarterly forecast. Update Hyperion Planning with the latest forecast/plan information.
Provide weekly financial projections utilizing the internal forecasting tool.
Manage the development of standard costs for the manufacturing sites. 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.
Provide regular updates on the projection of capital expenditures.
Understand site service contracts in place and review annual price escalation clauses annually if applicable
Optimize working capital by engaging with the team to manage inventory levels, and accurately forecasting accounts receivable
Act as the gatekeeper for asset transfers, disposals, and authorizations for capital investments.
Month End Reporting:
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 by business unit activity.
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 operations in the development of a remediation plan.
Prepare bridges detailing the nature of variances against projections and provide margin analysis.
Financial Controls:
Support the integrity of the financial results through rigorous review of the site P&L.
Ensure appropriate financial control processes are in place across the sites.
Complete bi-annual spare parts inventory for each site, with one count being in person.
Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting or finance
Public accounting experience
Financial Analysis
French speaking is highly desireable and preferred
Manufacturing or similar industry experience
In-depth Financial Controls knowledge
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel Skills
Experience of Large company ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Capabilities
Influencing / negotiating skills
Customer care
Attention to detail
Team work - forms strong work relationships
Highly organized - ability to deliver to tight deadlines
Effective verbal & written communication
Competency
Behaviors
Consistently High results
Demonstrates resolve to exceed expectations
Targets Opportunities
Achieves goals through implementation of plans
Stays focussed
Is accountable for results
Integrity and ethics
Takes decisive action
Raises awareness and willing to challenge when integrity compromised
Ethical in thought word and deed
Promotes transparency
High commitment
Understands responsibilities and accepts accountability
Hard working and productive
Urgency of action and focused on end goal
Resilient
Never complacent; goes above & beyond to deliver
Self-motivation and discipline
Recognizes what is important and needs minimal guidance
Looks for and seizes opportunities
Takes independent actions and calculated risks
Asks for help when needed
Undertakes self-development
Open to feedback
Seeks feedback and is not defensive
Dependability
Delivers what is promised; is reliable
Makes realistic promises and consistently delivers on them
Can be counted on to meet deadlines
We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.
Harsco 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.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Harsco Corporation offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.
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