Global Operations Senior Financial Analyst at 2010 Ferro Corporation U.S. in Mayfield Hts., Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Description 

The Senior Financial Analyst within the Global Operations finance team will be a key part in providing assistance in managing Ferro’s strategic long-term earnings, cash flow, and shareholder return. In addition the Senior Financial Analyst will support improvements to processes and methodologies relating to finance activities and ensure these processes are carried out in an effective, controlled, and efficient manner.

Responsibilities Related to the Job: 

• Responsible for providing analysis supporting monthly, quarterly, board and audit committee reporting and detailed analysis for the Global Operations organization.  Provide insight to help maximize business results.


• Coordinate and compile financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting analysis.


• Prepare and present analyses including variance analyses and strategic scenario planning.


• Interpret financial and project data, variance analysis, and key business drivers to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement


• Analyze data for reasonableness & review variances by considering sources, current business activities and historical trends prior to releasing information to business stakeholders


• Provide historical data and project future year financials for strategic planning


• Support financial closing activities and provide post-closing analytics and reporting by coordinating with international accounting teams and Corporate FP&A


• Prepare ad-hoc reporting, analysis and presentations


• Drive financial modelling improvements to enhance forecasting and analytical processes


• Evaluate and own technology improvements and business process improvements


• Develop, validate, and maintain data sets from asymmetric sources of data.

Social Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with Ferro’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety other regulations


• Act according to the Ferro’s Values & Behaviors

Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other business discipline required


• MBA or CPA preferred


• 4-7 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role in manufacturing environment with varied financial modeling experience (variance, forecasting, budgeting, NPV)


• First-hand experience performing analysis in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as plant spend.


• High level of proficiency with Excel and financial modeling (lookups, macros, conditional formatting, automated data feeds)


• Experience with financial reporting and enterprise resource planning systems (SAP, BPC, BO and BW)


• Proficiency with PowerPoint and presenting complex financial concepts to senior plant and operations leaders


• Familiarity with Access, SQL, or VBA very helpful


• Familiarity sorting, filtering, and joining large datasets helpful


• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/German a plus, but not mandatory

Competencies/Job Skills: 

• A clear thinker with proven technical skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and ERP systems


• Very strong analytical skills and an ability so see trends and inconsistencies in data


• Ability to solve problems and quickly grasp complex situations


• Ability to compile and coordinate forecasts, budgets, and financial projects requiring complex input from cross-functional teams


• Ability to analyze and model complex financial concepts and structures


• Ability to work under pressure and develop ad hoc, unstructured analysis


• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment


• Ethical and credible, with ability to develop and maintain effective control mechanisms


• Flexible approach and self-motivated with strong team spirit

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Location

US - Mayfield Heights, OH

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