Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Number: 64870 
Group: Cosma International  
Division: MAGNA BODY & CHASSIS IOWA 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: MONTEZUMA 
Work Style:  

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Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Summary: This position will be primarily responsible for the Finance aspects of Magna Body & Chassis Iowa’s Accounting department. This includes Budgeting, Forecasting, Corporate Reporting, Variance Analysis, and Business Cases to improve financial performance of the division.

Job Responsibilities: (This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager)

1. Heavy focus on completion of Yearly Business Plan (Budget), Quarterly Forecasts, Monthly Corporate Reporting, Weekly Financial Analysis, and as needed Ad Hoc Business Cases.
2. Evaluate financial/operational results and provide management with information for effective planning and audit of the organization
3. Complete month end journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, month end financial reports including rolls from budget/forecast to actual and other various financial measurements within tight timelines
4. Analyze Budget/Forecast vs. Actual variance drivers including sales, direct labor, indirect labor, and manufacturing overhead, explain key variances, and make recommendations for action in weekly corporate financial reviews
5. Lead improvement and automation projects to drive efficiency and improved timing for Finance and Accounting processes
6. Manage the tracking of plant continuous improvement goals, projects, and performance.
7. Assist with completing/reviewing/auditing annual audit package.
8. Handle confidential information on a regular basis
9. Succeed in a fast-paced work environment with changing deliverables and deadlines and handling multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously.
10. Adhere to and support all Magna business policies, procedures, and principles.
11. Maintain effective communication and coordination with all stakeholders
12. Support efforts to achieve yearly corporate, plant, department, and personal goals.
13. Learn new skills, processes, responsibilities, and programs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Employees will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently)

   Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 3+ years’ experience

   Experience:

• Proficient in use of computer software programs, including Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems.
• Ability to develop, maintain and manipulate complex spreadsheets
• Demonstrates ability in building budgets, forecasts, and financial reports

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate a vision, educate individuals and teams, and influence decisions
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the data processed
• Ability to establish goals and guide strategic and operational planning in the finance organization.
• Able to lead quarterly forecast and annual budget processes

Environmental Conditions:

• Primarily office and includes manufacturing plant; plant floor characterized by temperature extremes, loud noise and considerable tow motor traffic
• The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings and with employees, management, customers and suppliers
• Flexible hours as needed for Month End Close, Yearly Budget, and Yearly Audit Package

Preferred Qualifications: (These qualifications will set you ahead of other candidates)

   Education:

• MBA or CMA
• 5+ years’ experience

   Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing plant environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• OneStream (Highly Preferred)
• Hyperion
• AS400 based computer system
• Epicor CMS