Financial Analyst

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Administers the financial programs and activities for the plant or division . Performs financial and production analysis in working with all management and department heads at the plant, division, and corporate levels, as necessary. Prepares annual budget , monthly / quarterly rolling forecast, reconciles inventories and performs general accounting duties in monthly closing. Monitors cost and variance reporting systems to control inventories and cost. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage monthly rolling forecast , monthly closing, variance analysis and reporting. Lead annual budget and standard cost processes and communicate with all involved departments . Monitors variance tracking, cost reduction projects , performance ratios, break-even cost and product flows. Analyzes and explains material , labor and overhead cost trends . Performs inventory tracking to ensure proper valuation and accuracy of inventories . Interfaces with senior management as to costs, trends and major variances. Interprets and reports financial results to plant, division and corporate management. Ensures adherence to financial controls and policies . Identifies profit opportunities and assists in implementation. Performs other duties as directed by plant , division, or corporate management. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3+ years' experience in Accounting or Cost Financial Analysis . Masters degree preferred but not required. Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Candidate must have ability to summarize complicated financial data in a simple and concise way. Must have proficiency with MS Office, specifically advanced usage in MS Excel, ERP experience is a plus Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to formalize and present complex financial data to operations leadership teams. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) is required. EEO STATEMENT: Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.