Financial Business Analyst II

­Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a Financial Business Analyst II.

SUMMARY

The Financial Business Analyst II will be responsible for providing analytic support by maintaining, analyzing, and reporting key performance measures to the business unit management. This role requires the individual to work independently as well as part of the overall team, with a high level of initiative and motivation to ensure that deliverables are met.  Major responsibilities will include data mining and analysis to supply value-added information to optimize processes by using various reporting and analytical tools. Additionally, this position will help to further develop the framework for evaluating and measuring operational and strategic performance and highlight areas of focus and opportunity to be able to provide excellent service to our internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate daily in the activities of revenue recognition, preparing/consolidating/analyzing financial statements.
• Prepare required disclosures, budgets and key performance measures associated with Parts projects.
• Prepare Ad Hoc reports to provide transparency around the operational performance of Parts projects.
• Responsible for financial performance regarding P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Create and report accurate forecasts for revenue, expenses, and other key financial metrics.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between actual financial results and forecast or budgets.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Analyze operating results and historical data to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Support the maintenance of General Ledger including various accounts, such as Unbilled Receivables, Deferred Sales, Work in Process, Warranty, Accrued Expenses, Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, Depreciation and Operating Expenses.
• Perform accounting closing duties by preparing projects accruals journal entries, reconciling and analyzing different accounts.
• Responsible of reconciliation of internal accounts.
• Responsible for preparing financial information requested by internal and external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, including gathering inputs from various departments.
• Monitor budgetary performance and work with departments to control costs and optimize resource allocation.
• Track Key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial operational efficiency.
• Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ensure all deadlines and schedules are met on time and in accordance with the closing schedule.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from four-year College or university, and at least 3-5 years related experience. Candidates must have experience with forecasting, general ledger entry, P&L, budgeting and balance sheets.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• ERP Experience: Experience with ERP systems required, preferably SAP.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of ERP systems, and accounting, database, manufacturing, project management, spreadsheet, word processing and email software. PowerBI experience a PLUS. Excel experience needed is with formulas, pivot tables and SUMIF.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee’s working environment may be loud.  The employee may be required to adhere to Mitsubishi Power and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).

Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc. supports 365/24/7 service operations for internal and external customers with a mission of providing reliable and excellent customer service as needed and all employees will adhere to this mission.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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