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nVent · 1 day ago

Senior Financial Analyst

Hitchcock, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support their Hitchcock, TX site. This role involves partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive financial productivity, improve processes, and lead key financial analyses to achieve the site's financial goals.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Erika Rousemiller

Responsibilities

Drive both cost and cash productivity in the plants partnering with the leadership team to generate top line growth and gross margin expectations

Lead and improve our Excess and Obsolete analysis and process

Prepare reports on daily, weekly & monthly basis to assist in the tracking and improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash metrics

Lead location inventory and asset reporting, review, and accuracy

Drive the development of analytical tools and capabilities to better understand the plants’ manufacturing cost structure. Types of analysis includes variance analysis for conversion and material cost, productivity results, and Value Stream production results

Understand and show capability to summarize and communicate clearly value stream and plant financial and operating results in order to measure progress against objectives and to assess the effectiveness of decisions made by plant management team

Clearly articulate the drivers of variance, including volume, mix, inflation and productivity. Support understanding of Percent of Completion revenue recognition

Provide variance analysis of cost center spend vs budget, identifying trends and key cost drivers

Participate in and able to lead cross-functional projects focused on driving operational improvements in the plant

Lead the month-end close process which includes preparing journal entries and loading results in reporting package tool

Qualification

Financial PlanningOperational FinanceCorporate FinanceAdvanced Microsoft ExcelUS GAAPVariance AnalysisPlant Standard CostingAnalytical Tools DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field required

3+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Operational Finance or Corporate Finance

Experience with plant standard costing systems

Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of US GAAP

Well organized and can prioritize multiple projects with competing timelines

Interpersonal skills that build and maintain excellent relationships and credibility

Demonstrates a high level of understanding of how key finance and manufacturing decisions impact the business units and forecasted operating results/cash flows

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred

Previous experience working with Percent of Completion Revenue recognition is preferred

Experience with Tableau, Sievo, and/or OneStream XF is an asset

Familiarity with ERP systems preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.