Finance Analyst II

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Job Description Summary

The Finance Analyst II is responsible for analyzing and reporting Profit & Loss performance with a strong focus on Operating Expenses (OPEX) and Material Usage Variance (MUV) .

This role supports period-end close, prepares variance analysis and management reporting, and partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance stakeholders to explain performance drivers and improve cost visibility.

The analyst also supports key finance operations activities including bank reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, Accounts Payable guidance, Down-payments management, DCR management and other controllership/finance support tasks. Strong SAP capability, analytical rigor, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Experience in financial analysis, P&L reporting, FP&A, cost accounting, or controlling (2–5 years).

Strong understanding of Opex and balance sheet fundamentals, accrual accounting, and variance analysis.

SAP proficiency (reporting, data extraction, and navigation in relevant modules).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas; Power Query/Power Pivot).

Strong communication skills with ability to translate analysis into clear business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing/operations finance, including material variance analysis (MUV, yield/scrap, standard vs actual).

Exposure to SAP CO/FI and/or costing processes (product costing, cost centers, internal orders).

Experience with Power BI, Azure and Blackline.

Knowledge of internal controls/SOX environments.

Intermediate English.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; root-cause mindset.

High attention to detail and strong ownership of data quality.

Ability to work under tight deadlines (close calendar driven).

Cross-functional collaboration with Operations/Supply Chain/Procurement.

Continuous improvement orientation (automation, simplification, standardization).

Integrity and confidentiality with financial information.

Ability to use Artificial Intelligence tools with application driven for Financial usage.

Success Measures

Accurate and timely P&L, OPEX, and MUV reporting with meaningful variance explanations.

Opex control under key metrics of Tier 1

Improved forecast accuracy and proactive identification of risks/opportunities.

Reduction in aged reconciling items and faster issue resolution (bank and balance sheet).

Fewer AP exceptions and improved cycle time for invoice issue resolution.

Documented process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase control compliance.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

P&L Performance & Reporting

Prepare periodic P&L reporting (actuals vs budget/forecast/prior year) with clear variance commentary.

Analyze key drivers impacting profitability.

Support preparation of management decks and standardized reporting packages for leadership reviews.

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports, aligning with Finance definitions and policies.

OPEX Planning, Control & Analysis

Monitor OPEX by cost center/account, identifying trends, risks, and savings opportunities.

Support budget and forecast cycles for OPEX, including stakeholder coordination and validation of assumptions.

Prepare accruals, reclasses, and cost allocations as needed; ensure proper expense coding and governance.

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