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Watts Water Technologies · 1 week ago

Financial Analyst

Export, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Watts Water Technologies is dedicated to providing safe, clean water for the world. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing the financial reporting, planning, and analysis for the Americas Gas business while ensuring accurate accounting and payroll records for the Manufacturing Operations.

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Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, investigate, and report variances to standard, budget and prior periods

Prepare/present monthly financial reviews for site management and the region’s senior management

Develop and maintain standard material, labor and overhead costs

Coordinate the development of annual operating plan and multi-year strategic plans

Prepare quarterly financial forecast updates

Compile and maintain operational metrics (KPI’s) for site management

Perform month-end financial close process for manufacturing operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, etc

Maintains/processes payroll: reviews, analyzes and checks payroll reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments, accruals or corrections through journal entries or other established procedures

Analyze capital investment requests

Provide support for the Site’s inventory reporting requirements and reduction efforts

Coordinate inventory cycle count program and audit results

Assure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, GAAP, and Watts Accounting Policies and Procedures

Provide information and decision support to all Manufacturing departments

Qualification

Financial analysisExcel skillsAccounting principlesOperations finance experienceData organizationFinancial reportingIntellectual curiosityProblem solvingAttention to detailTeam collaborationConfidentialityAdaptability

Required

BS/BA in Accounting/Finance

3+ years of experience in an Operations Finance/Analyst or Accounting role

Ability to research, retrieve, organize and summarize data to prepare reports, financial journal entries, and financial analysis

Demonstrated ability in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to all levels of management

Thorough understanding of financial frameworks and concepts with the ability to utilize data to influence others

Solid understanding of how financial decisions impact overall business performance with the ability to influence decision-making

Strong Excel skills including: VLOOKUP, sumifs, pivot tables, ability to effectively manipulate and organize large amounts of data

Self-motivated, problem solver, strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Superior organization skills, ability to multi-task and rearrange priorities as needed, monitor workflow in meeting critical deadlines and project timelines

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Must demonstrate intellectual curiosity and be willing to ask questions, make recommendations and identify areas for improvement

Strong database query skills; with experience with Hyperion, QAD or Cognos is a plus

Travel required: 5%