Position Summary:

The Product Line Analyst provides management reporting, financial analysis, and decision support.  This position works to improve understanding of key business drivers and maximize results within the Product Line.    

Key Responsibilities                                                   

·    Assemble and update budgets and forecasts

• Perform standard and ad hoc analyses for Product Line management
• Provide analysis to support business decisions
• Participate in the production of monthly reporting package -Dashboard, HFM Variance, QPR/QBR, Cost Trackers, Cost Price Delta’s
• Detailed Month End Analysis
• Monitor and ensure Product Line Month End reporting schedules and commitments are adhered to  
• Participation in operational Performance Efficiency Reviews (PERs)
• Liaise with SSC to ensure collaborative achievement of Finance objectives
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment
• Participate in review and enhancement to internal controls, accounting policies, and business processes

Results/Accountabilities

• Acquire strong knowledge of the business
•  Compliant usage of common system tools
•  Compliance with policies and procedures
• Consistency of accounting/statutory reporting and product line reporting
•  Effective linkage of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other financial performance analyses with financial reporting
•  Timely monthly management reporting
•  Effective flagging of business issues based on financial and trend analysis
•  Continuous improvement of operating and reporting efficiencies

Relationships with Others’ Jobs:

• Frequent interaction with PL Director and Finance Managers
•  Interface with PL Director in monthly review/reporting process
•  Interaction with Service Center
•  Peer relationships within and across regions with other Product Line Analysts

Qualification Profile:

Education and Work Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
•  3-5 years professional experience required
•  Professional background in management accounting and financial analysis
•  Enrollment in a Professional accounting program (CMA, or CGA)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong ability to work independently
•  Exceptional interpersonal skills- verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability in financial/business analysis
• Very Organized
• Product Line knowledge preferred
• E-One/ERP BI skills
• GAAP knowledge

Job Specific Competency Profile (Lominger)

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Informing
• Learning on the fly
• Listening
• Priority Setting
• Business Acumen
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communication