JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst
Department: Finance Department
Manager: Finance Manager(Foreigner)
Work Location: Jinqiao, Pudong, Shanghai
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the development and analysis of revenue and cost information using standard accounting practices and procedures. The key objective is to enhance the quality and speed of information provision and decision-making based upon this information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Development of periodic financial rolling-forecasts and models in support of Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, and Administration.
· Support decision making through multi-set assumption models and risk analysis.
· Move towards a real-time system of data analysis
· Preparation of internal reporting for all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
· Enhancement of departmental accuracy and efficiency by automating published reports and statements using available software.
· Development of team competencies and resources.
Detailed responsibilities include:.
· Prepares reports, statements, and other summaries for the following: sales, cost-of-sales, inventory, standard cost variances, project costs, scrap, labor, warranty, and manufacturing expenses.
· Develops periodic financial forecasts in support of Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, and Administration. Forecasts include, but are not limited to, direct labor and overhead expense plans. Responsible for analyzing and reporting variations to budget.
· Directs standard cost revaluations including scheduling, updating current cost files, revising department labor and burden rates, and developing new product costs.
· Directs inventory audits including scheduling, assignment of personnel, checking accuracy of inventory counts, and analyzing results.
· Enhances departmental accuracy and efficiency by automating published reports and statements using available software.
· Serves in a liaison capacity between Cost Accounting and Data Processing to resolve errors and questions about reports and files; recommends changes as required.
· Performs cost studies and other significant duties as requested by the Finance Manager.
· Other duties may be assigned.
JOB CONTACTS:
External customers (Sources of market data)
Internal customers (BA Leaders and Team Leaders, China Leadership and Global BA Controllers)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
· Serve as a proactive member of a number of cross-functional teams.
· Responds with commitment and sensitivity toward satisfying the needs of internal and external customers. Promotes quality and continuous improvement philosophy.
· Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates the ability to make timely decisions that are intended to have a positive effect on work performance.
· Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to complete assignments/tasks on time, with quality, and has the ability to anticipate problem areas in advance. Applies creative approaches and ideas to solve problems maximizing effective use of appropriate resources.
· Demonstrates flexibility in approach and ideas, responds positively and supports changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility and assignments.
· Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships and communications with all employees, participating effectively as a team member or as a team leader. Encourages and assists others in self-improvement.
· Demonstrates a commitment to maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area. Follows safety regulations and actively contributes to work safety.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Work independently and work under pressure.
· Responsible, proactive and have good professional ethic;
· Open minded, detail and result oriented, good communication and team work;
· BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Management from an accredited institution or equivalent and 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Familiar with ERP concept and applications. SAP experience is preferred. ERP implementation experience is preferred.
· Good command of English and Mandarin both verbally and in writing.
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