FP&A Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

OVERVIEW:

 This role is primarily responsible for general ledger and cost accounting activities, including financial closing, inventory valuation, and product costing. In addition, the role supports cost-related planning, forecasting, and reporting activities to provide insights into operational performance and cost management.

THE ROLE

1. Manage general ledger accounting including month-end closing, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
2. Perform cost accounting activities including standard cost setting, variance analysis, and product costing.
3. Manage inventory valuation and ensure accuracy of balance sheet and COGS.
4. Support cost-related planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
5. Prepare and analyze cost variances versus plan and prior periods.
6. Support management reporting focusing on cost, margin, and operational performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Accountability #1: Manage GL closing and ensure financial data accuracy

Accountability #2: Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Accountability #3: Own cost accounting processes including standard costing and variance analysis

Accountability #4: Manage inventory valuation and ensure costing accuracy

Accountability #5: Support cost-related planning and forecasting

Accountability #6: Provide cost and margin analysis for management reporting

Accountability #7: Support process improvements and strengthen financial controls

Keys to Success

• Understand management accounting concepts and apply them to their business
• Using spreadsheets and databases to analyze information
• Navigate successfully through their company's financial systems and informal people networks to get data and information
• Possess a solid understanding of company's products, markets, and processes

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The incumbent reports to Finance controller.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 7 years of experience in GL, Cost Accounting, or Accounting-related roles
• Strong understanding of costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting
• Experience in budgeting or forecasting related to cost or operations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English
• Advanced Excel skills

 Note: This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.