Financial Analyst II

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The Financial Analyst will be responsible for costing accuracy and analysis, relevant financial valuation, and other financial analysis / projects. This position is a key member of the business unit finance team and will be viewed as a business partner to the Business Unit operations management team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Oversee/conduct daily, weekly, and monthly costing activities accurately and promptly to support Operations activities.
* Diligently monitor data integrity to ensure cost accuracy for appropriate inventory valuation and business decision support.
* Analyze key drivers of product costs, including material, labor and overhead analysis as it flows through SAP system.
* Provide product analysis including but not limited to gross margin analysis, labor, and overhead cost analysis, and develop models for special projects as necessary.
* Analyze actual manufacturing costs in preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
* Analyze and manage, Demo Inventory, Cycle Counts and Vendor Inventory Activity
* Review manufacturing variances (PPV, POV etc.) and absorption analysis reports.
* Review cost standards, including maintaining accurate periodic cost rolls/ updates.
* Track and analyze labor efficiencies and report results to management.
* Perform journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.
* Support Operations Management with financial and data analysis to support and make available key metrics, driving manufacturing efficiency, inventory reduction, and variance forecasting.
* Assume other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

* 2-5 years of Accounting and Analytic Experience in a manufacturing environment
* Expert knowledge and proficiency in Excel (Advanced)
* Expert knowledge and proficiency with PowerPoint and other MS Office applications including Word and Outlook
* Cost Accounting and Analytic Experience a plus
* Driven and prepared to take a hands-on and proactive approach to work.
* Position demands critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to have the highest standards of accuracy and precision. Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses. Ability and drive for continuous improvement, especially with accounting and finance processes.
* Ability to work collaboratively, partner, and support other functions.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Abilities

* Expert knowledge and proficiency in SAP
* Knowledge of OneStream and AFO Queries (SAP)
* High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.

* Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
* Well-organized.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, ability to multi-task.
* Detailed oriented, self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Minimal

Salary range for this position is: $85,000 to $102,000 annually

The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.