Operations and Pricing Analyst - Forrest, United States - Selig Group

Description

The Company
Founded in 1889, Selig is a leading global packaging company. Selig is a leader in the design and
manufacture of highly engineered sealing solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health
care, personal care, and industrial applications. Selig is also a respected leader in the
manufacture of specialized laminations for use in a variety of food and consumer applications.
Selig's global footprint includes operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and
Switzerland supported by a global sales network.

Selig is owned by CCI, the Chicago-based holding and management company for the Crown family's
portfolio of operating companies.

About the Position

The Operations and Pricing Analyst role requires a skilled professional to perform financial
profitability analysis, month-end close transactions associated with the inventory and
manufacturing activity, and fixed asset accounting. The individual needs to have data analysis
experience combined with communication skills to explain trends and exceptions. The position
requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to offer innovative solutions. This position
has the flexibility of being hybrid on-site and remote.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with safety guidelines
• Analyze manufacturing metrics, financial information, production variances, and the root causes

creating variances

• Prepare product contribution and gross margin profitability analysis to understand key drivers

for change

• Analyze inventory and manufacturing transactions and record adjustments, as

necessary

• Maintain product structures and standard cost rates within the ERP system
• Use a cost model to prepare customer quotes and review customer margins
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reports
• Maintain and update fixed assets
• Facilitate the annual physical inventory and monitor cycle counting program
• Assist with annual financial audits
• Assist with annual budgets for department expenses and raw material costs
• Review and post A/P vouchers
• Perform other duties, including special projects, as assigned

Essential Skills and Characteristics

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA/CMA preferred
• 4-7 years of accounting/finance experience, in a manufacturing environment
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of standard costing, inventory, and fixed assets
• Ability to communicate with and influence people from other business disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to improve and develop processes and procedures
• Experience using an integrated ERP system
• Advanced skills with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience
• Platinum-level medical insurance benefits and disability
• Additional insurance coverages including dental, vision, and life
• Extremely attractive 401(k) retirement plan with unlimited 50% employer match of employee

contributions subject to IRS limits

• Discretionary profit-sharing contribution
• Bonus program based primarily on company financial performance