Senior Operations Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting & Insights

Description

As a Senior Operations Financial Analyst, you will be instrumental in managing cost accounting while providing insightful analysis and cost control to support our business operations.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting cost center variance analysis by reviewing budget vs. actual costs and discussing findings with business leaders.
• Performing monthly financial analyses, including accruals and reconciliations of commissions, royalties, and warranty expenses.
• Delivering detailed analysis for Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) related to warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing.
• Developing and improving processes to enhance EBITDA through logistics and inventory analytics.
• Reviewing and closing labor variance analysis for completed production jobs, aiding in the management of Work In Progress (WIP) accounts.
• Assisting in the annual standard cost roll and budget process, collaborating closely with Operations Leadership.
• Managing the CAPEX approval process through cooperation with business leaders and reviewing requests.
• Tracking cost reduction activities and value improvement initiatives.
• Producing ad hoc reports as necessary.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years in finance and cost accounting.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of finance, accounting, inventory, and operations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs; experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Epicor, and Power BI is advantageous.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Interaction: Ability to effectively interact with various levels of the organization, including remote staff.
  
  

Education

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  
  

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Work Schedule: 9⁄80 work week (every other Friday off) with subsequent Fridays working from home.
• Vacation & Holidays: 3 weeks of paid vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Health Benefits: Full range of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision, along with short and long-term disability.
• 401(K) Matching: 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% on the next 2%.
• Wellness Programs: Health and wellness initiatives including gym reimbursement.
• Educational Assistance: Up to $7,000 per year for educational expenses.
• Café & Coffee: On-site self-service café and free gourmet coffee stations.
• Company Events: Company-sponsored events and generous product discounts.
  
  

Who We Are

We are a global leader in developing innovative products, services, and solutions for the pool and wellness markets. Operating in over 45 countries with a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, we're dedicated to advancing energy efficiency, robotics, and the Internet of Things.

Our mission is to create the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We value passion for success, honesty, trust, customer collaboration, teamwork, inclusion, learning, adaptation, excellence, and innovation.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply! We believe in fostering an inclusive workspace and you might be just the right fit for this or another opportunity within our organization.

Employment Type: Full-Time