Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Novelis is a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider specializing in aluminum recycling and rolling. The Sr Financial Analyst will support manufacturing operations and finance by preparing and analyzing financial reports to aid in sound business decision-making and enhance shareholder value.
Responsibilities
- Performing month-end activities such as completing & uploading journal entries and forecasts in SAP, exporting data from multiple sources to review & analyze actual results against plan and forecast and assist with close process in SAP
- Build analytical models utilizing both financial and non-financial data to forecast and analyze operating results. Be able to clearly articulate results back to management in order to drive better business decisions
- Facilitate manufacturing unit management in annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles and support on all matters related to OpEx
- Analyze data relating to inventory and production cost variances and relay results back to manufacturing units to help drive improvement on cost of manufacturing
- Assist with annual standard costing updates and planning
- Track and report capital expenditures (CapEx), ensuring alignment with budget and proper asset capitalization
- Provide training & regular support to their departments regarding matters such as purchase requisitions, RFA submissions, invoice resolution, valuations, and budgets
- Support Novelis Operating Systems and continuous improvement activities by participating in cross-functional business projects and gaining a comprehensive knowledge of the operational cost drivers to better support project initiatives
- Participate in cross-functional business projects and analysis. Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the operating cost drivers to better support functional initiatives
- Provide points of view to leadership on the impact of operating decisions to profitability. Lead and facilitate the development and implementation of certain process improvements
Skills
- BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial planning, forecasting and analysis
- Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP, and advanced proficiency in Excel
- Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytical skills in business performance metrics are required, extensive financial modeling experience
- Ability to think independently, synthesize data and make proactive, concise recommendations based on findings
- Creative and innovative team player with a positive approach and a focus on business issues
- Proven ability to build successful relationships with plant leadership and regional office personnel
- Willingness to take on additional projects and multi-task with changing priorities, as necessary
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with emphasis on sustained accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience with PowerBI or database systems/tools preferred
- Manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
- Participation in a short-term incentive plan (Annual Incentive Plan - AIP or Plant Performance incentive - PPI)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
- Competitive paid time off
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
- Employee assistance programs available 24/7
- Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources
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