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WEG Electric Corp. Financial Analyst Financial Reporting in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Financial Analyst Financial Reporting
Department: Finance
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Electric Machinery Company LLC, a division of WEG Electric Corp.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Position: Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting / Accounts Payable
Department: Finance
Primary Objective of Position:
Provides financial controlling support for the company-s needs which includes reporting and analysis of the company-s actual performance using various metrics and comparing them against historical or budgetary benchmarks, as well as performs a variety of routine duties in the accounts payable function. Performs other staff accounting activities, as needed.
Major Areas of Accountability:
Review and analysis of all aspects of financial performance, including general ledger accounts, orders, projects, margins, variance in execution.
Supports key performance indicators, comparative analysis, financial reporting and dashboards of the actual results (daily/weekly/monthly reporting).
Preparation of monthly close reporting and analysis to support internal and external demand of the finance department.
Lead annual budget process, the financial forecast process, as well as insurance/risk and credit/treasury practices in support of commercial operations.
Maintains and supports Accounts Receivables Aging, communicating with other Branches and Departments.
Development support for general SAP use, optimization of existing reports, and development and testing of new reporting as needed.
Maintains tactful and cooperative relationship with other departments. Communicates effectively with all other departments and with all levels of management.
Enters invoices verifying accuracy against purchase orders and actual receipt of items posted in the system.
Clarifies any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures; obtains proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments.
Contacts vendors regularly, to resolve any discrepancies or problems with the invoice. Contacts internal buyers regularly, to resolve any discrepancies or problems with the purchase order. Answers vendor inquiries.
Maintains copies of vouchers, invoices, and correspondence for filing electronically.
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by the business to meet its objectives.
Support 7s organizational initiatives and implementation in finance department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):
Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
2 + years professional experience with financial analytical background
Understanding of forecast / budget process required
Reporting experience required
Intermediary Excel skills required
Experience with SAP
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred):
Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MS preferred
Interest in manufacturing environment
Experience with SAP + Business intelligence tools preferred
Strong problem solving and communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to use telephone, computer, computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard for extended periods of time in order to complete assigned task and duties.
Must be able to attend work on a daily basis in a regular and timely manner.
Extended hours or overtime maybe required on occasion.
Must be able to use copier and scanner on an intermittent basis.