Acts as a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership at a manufacturing site and drives financial performance improvement. Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer profitability, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance. The key job responsibilities remain consistent across all financial analyst job levels with higher levels characterized by increasing levels of customers, customer complexity and customer scope. Key Job Accountabilities: Prepare and analyze financial reports providing clear communication and actionable insight on results and performance. Use analysis of historical results, quoted margins and projected margins to establish financial goals for the customer account. Proactively manage customer financial results, including margin management, cost recovery and driving customer profitability. Challenge customer teams to mitigate risks and realize opportunities. Lead the customer forecast process. Prepare accurate monthly customer sales and margin forecasts and weekly updates. Possess a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models in place for assigned customers. Lead risk mitigation and cost recovery initiatives for the customer, and help ensure pricing models are properly implemented, executed and managed appropriately. Follow the financial month-end close processes; work with corporate accounting, site management and supporting teams to ensure site- and customer-level financial results are correctly stated in accordance with corporate procedures and that we meet all audit and control requirements. Education/Experience Qualifications: A minimum of a(n) Associates Degree is required; a(n) Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred. 1 year of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Excel is required, familiarity with Google Sheets is preferred. Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills are essential. Physical Requirements: Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements. Travel Requirements: N/A Why you will love it? At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. At Plexus, you will find: A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity. Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment. An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines. Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives. Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields. Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer: Online learning and formal development programs. Enhanced pension contributions. 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays). Paid family leave. Private medical insurance. Group income protection insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Volunteer time off. Life assurance. Occupational health. Onsite gym/ discounted gym. Application Process: We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.
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