Nordson Corporation · 1 day ago
Financial Analyst II
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expNordson Corporation is a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology, fostering an environment of collaboration and personal growth. The Financial Analyst II will be responsible for costing accuracy, financial valuation, and providing support to the Business Unit operations management team through comprehensive financial analysis and reporting.
IndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesTest and Measurement
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
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
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
Company
Nordson Corporation
At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.45B2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $850M
1979-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Sundaram Nagarajan
President and CEO
Sarah Siddiqui
EVP, CHRO Nordson Corporation
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