Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial performance of Melitta North America through fixed asset accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role manages capital expenditure accounting, maintains the integrity of product costing and inventory valuation, supports month-end and year-end close processes, and provides meaningful financial insights that drive operational and strategic decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst partners closely with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Analyze financial data and business performance to provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare financial models, forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and business decisions.
• Perform variance analysis, identify financial trends, and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Lead special financial analyses and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including general ledger review and reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with preparation of internal financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and file multi-jurisdictional sales tax returns.

Fixed Asset & Capital Accounting

• Manage capital expenditure requests and related accounting activities.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset register.
• Record and monitor fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation, and transfers.
• Prepare and post IFRS 16 lease accounting journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with company capitalization policies and financial reporting requirements.

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Maintain accurate bills of materials and product costing information.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and support cost improvement initiatives.
• Process inventory adjustments and monitor inventory valuation accuracy.
• Support annual physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Partner with Operations to ensure costing accuracy and financial integrity of manufacturing processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Support implementation of process improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial data accuracy and reporting effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SAP S/4 Hana experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory accounting required.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and capital project accounting strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional sales tax reporting strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to develop financial models and present meaningful financial analyses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across departments.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.