Analyst IV - Tanner, United States - Carpenter Technology

Description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our Tanner, AL location is an integrated mill manufacturing high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship.

Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The position entails performing the responsibilities under general direction and will be responsible for Utilizing SAP; Prepares reports, forecasts and analyzes trends in manufacturing costs, sales, finance, general business conditions and other related areas. Communicates financial estimate changes to forecasts at various intervals during the month to management. Supports close activities relating to manufacturing accounts and provides performance variance analysis to forecast and plans. Utilizes costing information to support operations team to identify and understand areas of process and cost performance improvements.

Primary responsibilities for the Financial Analyst...

Close Duties

• Participate in the monthly closing process by preparing applicable journal entries for inventory related items as well as providing insight behind monthly performance as it relates to forecast and plans.
• Provide analytics regarding financial performance, variation to plan and forecast.

Forecasting Duties

• Develops monthly and fiscal year forecasts for Business Unit.
• Responsible for validating data and performing reasonability checks.
• Responsible for cost analyses, reports, metric development, forecasts, budgets, and supporting process and performance improvements for Business Unit.
• Communicate financial estimates at various intervals during the course of the month to keep management apprised of any developments or issues that could potentially have a significant impact on financial performance.
• Develops financial reports and provides guidance/assistance to less experienced Analysts and non-finance managers in the areas of forecasting and financial analysis.

Operations Support Duties

• Responsible for establishing and setting standard and current product costings within the Business Unit and updating monthly/annually into SAP.
• Support Manufacturing GM and department managers by providing weekly cost reports, participating in weekly staff meetings and pro-actively identifying and analyzing cost performance changes.
• Support inventory counts, ensuring process compliance and that physical adjustments are properly reported and accounted for.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required for the Financial Analyst

• 4-year college degree required in Finance or Accounting. CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting in an operations finance environment
• Experience managing projects or teams effectively, including coordination of resources outside of own area. Forecasts and plans resource requirements for projects or teams.
• Experience solving complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Ability to lead others to resolve complex problems in non-standard situations.
• Advanced math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities.
• Experience prioritizing and organizing tasks.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.