Prin Financial Analyst

Financial P&A - P5 (Principal Financial Analyst)
Responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis. Prepares financial plans and forecasts based on performance expectations. Gathers and publishes financial information related to historical, current and future performance. Performs financial analysis utilizing appropriate financial concepts and techniques. Recommends alternative courses of action.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended and current business information.Monitor functional and departmental spending versus budget by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports.Prepare journal entries and assist in month end close as needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level.Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance.Perform financial analysis, as directed by management, and recommend alternatives courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools . (e.g. EVA, NPV analysis).Evaluate new business opportunities, potential acquisitions, new products, tax planning and spending initiatives by modeling alternative financial scenarios (e.g. revenues, profitability etc).Prepare sensitivity analysis impact on revenue, expenses and profitability by modeling changes in key variables (recommending appropriate course of action).Develop and utilize sound financial processesPrepare monthly business metrics; lead pre-business review meetings; actively participate in full business unit reviewAssist with month end financial close process for Dorado Operations including completion of journal entries, spending and variance analysis, and report preparation.Key support to annual financial planning processes, including the Annual Operating Plan, Forecasts and Strat Plan, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and cross-functional business priorities.Annual Budget / Forecast – Provide financial and analytical support to Mfg. Business Units for completion of budgets/forecasts.Primary point of contact for financial analytics relating to operations cost improvement projects.Partner with production, engineering, and quality engineering managers in analysis of business unit performance drivers, including but not limited to explanation of variances, metric results, and VIP recognition.Focus on continuous improvement of all facets of reporting and analysis in Operations Finance.Evaluate new product integrations and transfers
Requirements:Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related work experienceEffective Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) with peers and leadershipExperience in manufacturing finance or a similar role, with cost accounting experience strongly preferred.Customer Service OrientedUnderstanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls.Strong research and analysis skills / ability.Experience interfacing with and conducting business with various functional disciplines (Supply Chain, QA, Engineering, Operations, etc.).Significant experience with SAP Business SystemsDemonstrated experience in developing product standard costs, budgets and forecasts including variance analysisExperience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Must be Fully Bilingual (English/Spanish)Process improvement oriented, with demonstrated ability to leverage AI, automation, digital tools, and analytics to enhance reporting and analysis.