Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Location: Cressona, PA

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

To support the Controllers in the accurate and timely reporting of daily, monthly and annual financial and nonfinancial data for the Cressona PA, location.  Provide financial data and assistance to both manufacturing and the management teams. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in similar roles preferably including experience in a Plant Operation environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion).
• Experience with manufacturing KPIs.
• Knowledge of capital expenditure tracking.
• Experience preparing financial reports, cost analysis and performance metrics.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Understanding of standard costing principles and variance analysis.
• Ability to perform inventory valuation, reconcile inventory accounts, and analyze inventory movements.
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance standards and support for audit processes
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Advanced Excel, Power BI).
• Strong ethics and leadership, communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to “think outside the box” and “on your feet.
• Fluency in English.
• Able to communicate orally and in writing effectively with Managers, supervisors, peers and subordinates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support month-end closing activities including the closing process, analysis and monthly reporting requirements
• Develop and support financial models for forecasts, planning and analysis of monthly results, inventory, variances and costs.
• Work with continuous improvement mindset to assist operations to identify and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Provide management team with customer market / cost analysis using PVelocity.
• Provide financial and manufacturing data analysis to manufacturing and administrative managers of both a recurring and ad-hoc nature.
• Help Coordinate the development of the annual business plan and early warnings.
• Ensure compliance with Hydro financial policies, procedures and internal controls.  Report issues to Controller if an issue were to arise.
• Monitor spending using various analysis tools throughout the month.
• Provide financial analysis for capital spending projects and assist in the preparation of Requests for Authorizations in order to obtain approvals required for these projects.
• Assist with analysis and activities related to inventory goals and improvement of accuracy of inventory transactions.
• Provide advice to plant personnel on proper accounting treatment of financial transactions as requested.