Financial Analyst III

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

Job Summary

The position will work under general direction of the Finance & Accounting Manager or Director of Finance. The incumbent will also work in conjunction with the Business Leaders. The position will play a critical role in Finance, identifying opportunities to add business value to current processes and as we pursue integrating current businesses and new acquisitions into our main system environment(s).

This is a REMOTE work opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate closing process for one or more business units within
• Communicate financial results clearly and effectively to the management This includes the explanation of variances as compared to plan or historical results.
• Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects.
• Proficient understanding of the business environment and be conversant in explaining changes related to volume and contribution margin.
• Recognize and escalate urgent/sensitive issues to manager.
• Compiles and interprets statistical data related to departmental operations and performance.
• Provides technical assistance and acts as liaison to other departments to improve working relationships and assist in problem solving.
• Where applicable, calculate and analyze revenue using percentage of completion
• Assists in preparing, reviewing and interpreting policies, and procedure changes.
• Ensure timely delivery and response to audit questions.
• Analyze monthly and semi-annual forecasts and explain variances of forecasts to the business leaders.
• Drive continuous process improvement by collaborating with stakeholders on design of new solutions that enhance business performance and achieve established goals.

Personal Qualities

• Detail oriented – accuracy is required
• Independent
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, with demonstrated experience transforming, cleansing, validating, and analyzing large and complex datasets to support business decision-making.
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all levels within the organization.
• Confidence to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proactive worker who takes initiative to identify problems and complete tasks without requiring instruction.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in an analytical role, manufacturing and/or services environments
• Proficient with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with budgeting and financial forecasting techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint); including pivot tables.
• Proficient with the financial close process, inventory and inventory costing, cash and payables, general ledger expertise, audit and control environment
• Proficient analytical skills and forecasting
• Ability to summarize data for Executive Management
• Proven desire to focus on process
• Relevant ERP system knowledge (Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains) with ability to query and extract information from multiple sources and platforms to effectively answer questions as needed.

Working Conditions

• A fast-paced, highly visible role in a typical office environment with some travel

Business Requirements

• Services Business: Requires job cost accounting/percentage of completion revenue recognition.