Skill required: Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Designation: Financial Plan & Analysis Specialist

Qualifications:BCom

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years

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What would you do

The Cost Accountant main function is to provide accounting analytical and budgeting support for the Product Configuration and Costing Team particularly focusing on standard costs. He She will support month end account reconciliations SOX testing and miscellaneous support functions. Customer Focused and Results Oriented
Understands issues from the customers perspective considers the impact of decisions processes
The Cost Accountant will participate in the control and movement of timely Plan and Outlook information and participate in review and analysis of Plan and Outlook submissions from Supply Chain FP and A Team. He She will also assist with numerous special reports and requests as defined on an ongoing basis. BS in Accounting Finance Business Administration, Relevant years of manufacturing accounting, SAP Exp
On an ongoing basis the Cost Accountant is expected to perform based on the key result area of the process meet exceed metrics set based on the Key Performance Indicator identify improvements and execute related controls in scope.
Problem Solving
Detail oriented uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions effectively researches and probes all sources for answers can recogn What are we looking for
Knowledge and experience in application of manufacturing cost standards
Plant operational experience
Basic knowledge of SAP
Strong Computer Data Base Knowledge Alteryx Business Warehouse and Microsoft Office Package preferred
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
Good Interpersonal Communication Skills
Collaboration Skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to plan organize and seek change
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Works with minimum supervision
Proactive
Project Management Skills and ability to prioritize
Continuous Improvement mindset
Indicator Metrics for each function which need to be met consistently. It is the responsibility of the Cost Accountant to ensure that these are met or exceeded. Also to ensure that preventive and necessary actions are in place in case metrics are not met. The Cost Accountant is also responsible for driving major work process changes that significantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the process which can either be quick wins or projects.
Knowledge
BS Accountancy or equivalent
Proficient understanding of US GAAP and local GAAP Roles and Responsibilities:
Product Costing
After material master BOMs and routings are complete review for accuracy and completeness determine the accurate cost compare to Gate 3 costing expectations margins and send applicable notifications if significantly different and send to plants for approval. Mark and Release new items.
Account Routing Additive Creation and Maintenance
The Cost Accountant is responsible for the comprehensive and timely preparation and certification of accounts using system ie Blackline System. This includes reviewing and reconciling the balance sheet accounts with reference to the Balance Sheet Policy identifying issues coordinating with the account owners analyzing the root causes and determining the next steps that will lead to the resolution of those issues.
The Cost Accountant is also expected to work closely with internal Business Partners and provide support and analyses to address their accounting related concerns.
BOM Maintenance
Analyze discrepancies associated with scheduled cost runs. Explain standard costing errors and differences throughout the month and provide necessary written explanation for quantitative impacts to the PL generated from standards changes. Participate in Supply Chain planning process for standard costing. Assist in efforts to improve efficiency and accuracy of standard costing. Work with global teams to ensure standard costing is accurate and troubleshoot issues. Participate in annual standards review process where usages and scrap factors are reviewed.
Special Projects Requests
Assist with analyzing standards change processing standards changes troubleshooting issues with collective orders routings or BOMs adding new lines for changes to production packaging flow through errors etc.
Key Performance Indicator Metrics Service Level Agreement and Process Improvement
The Record to Report Function has defined Service Level Agreement and Key Performance Indicator Metrics