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LMI Aerospace Financial Analyst in St. Charles, Missouri
WHO ARE WE
Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.
Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst. Personally, or through plant team collaboration the Analyst will direct all financial activities of Corporate Functions or a certain facility. While performing all duties and responsibilities the Analyst will always model Sonaca North America values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Active involvement in process improvement for the plants
Proposes, leads, and participates in kaizen activities with production and staff personnel to achieve integrated reductions in cost and production flowtimes across value chains
Continuously improves plant financial processes to support Plant production objectives
Active monitoring of progress after improvements have been implemented
Primary focus on job/process cost with goal of maintaining or reducing cost
Assists plant managers, supervisors and employees with understanding plant financial objectives, performance, and their role in ensuring cost-effective plant performance
Assists Plant General Manager and production personnel with making cost-effective workload decisions during daily operations
Assists Plant General Manager in analyzing new workloads, reviewing pricing quotes, and optimizing the workload mix to facilitate cost effective and profitable Plant performance
Engage in ongoing detailed analysis of plant performance
Specific emphasis on job cost, inventory management and valuation
Ensure the GAAP accuracy of the plants’ financial statements
Collaborate with Plant General Manager to prepare monthly written reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position
Facilitate preparation of annual plant financial budgets
Review capital expenditure proposals and prepare supporting documentation and justification
Reconcile and/or analyze all balance sheet and primary income statement accounts for the plants
Maintain detailed records and analysis for developing or updating unit costs for all areas of inventory at the plants
Develop, monitor and enhance internal controls with significant emphasis on inventory control
Monitor activity related to all plant fixed assets and coordinate necessary approvals and transactions related to disposals or transfers
Perform all quarterly and year-end plant-specific accounting work
Prepare audit responses as necessary
Assist the Corporate, Segment, or COE Aerostructures Controllers to ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)documentation
Assist various corporate departments to resolve plant-related issues
Understand and abide by all federal, state and local regulations relevant to accounting and financial institutions
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance with an MBA preferred.
Minimum of two year of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent of education, training and experience.
Preferred qualifications include MBA and CPA.
Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing techniques is highly desired.
Green belt certification highly desired.
Ability to produce, read and interpret various financial reports, specifications and regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to use various types of financial accounting management software such as: AS400 and inventory software.
Ability to convey operational performance via financial information to both financial and non-financial management.
Employee must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements.
Must be able to promote a participative, team oriented environment, working with customers (both internal and external), all employees, vendors and others in a professional and respectful manner
Employee must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Employee must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees and vendors.
Employee must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Employee must have the ability to perform accounting and financial calculations and projections.
Ability to produce and interpret financial data reports in logical formats.
The employee may be required to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, if necessary to meet deadlines. The employee may be asked to occasionally travel to other Sonaca North America locations for assignments or training programs.
WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?
We take care of our people.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions
WHO ARE WE
Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.
Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst. Personally, or through plant team collaboration the Analyst will direct all financial activities of Corporate Functions or a certain facility. While performing all duties and responsibilities the Analyst will always model Sonaca North America values and principles and act in a manner consistent with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyzes, plans, and assists with the development of the organization's budget & forecast
Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Makes recommendations for budget allocations to ensure conformance to budgetary limits
Maintains records and analyzes the difference between actual operating figures and estimated budget
Provides cost analysis results to assist management in decision making or other financial initiatives
Performs variance analysis between actual and standard costs
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on inventory valuation, production, and various other costs
Plans, analyzes, and prepares the organization's budget activities according to previous budget figures and estimated revenue
Provide cost and margin analysis to operations focusing on assemblies and sub-assemblies
Develop and maintain costing standards for the organization
Preparation of the monthly financial statements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
2-3 years’ experience in related field
Strong Excel skills a must.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills: ability to assess and define business problem, pull & analyze data to develop insights, and recommend solutions based on those insights.
Organizational and communication skills.
Self-driven and independent, demonstrating an ability to work with minimal supervision to accomplish and carry out goals/objectives.
WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?
We take care of our people.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.
Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.
Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.
Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer
NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS
It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).
This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.
Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.
Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email info@sonaca-na.com.
Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.
Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.