Job Description
A client of Insight Global that is leader in the activated carbon industry Headquartered in Moon Township, PA is looking to hire on a Planning and Support Operations Specialist at the Pearl River, MS location. The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP oversees the financial operations within our Pearl River manufacturing facility. The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, conducting cost analyses, and developing financial strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial reporting as well as annual profit planning, and quarterly forecasting.
Key responsibilities include:
• Manage all accounting operations specific to our manufacturing plant, including but not limited to inventory accounting, cost accounting, and expenditure tracking
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding plant financials and operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to provide clear insights into plant performance
• Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and recommend strategies to optimize financial performance
• Work closely with the production team to monitor and report on manufacturing costs, efficiency, and key performance metrics
• Responsible for the preparation of quarterly forecast updates
• Participate in the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and continuous
improvement projects
• Collaborate with plant management to prepare and manage the plant's budget and strategic planning
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match
• Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.
• Hours of work: Full-Time position with hours Monday- Friday 9:00-4:00 PM
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Required Skills & Experience
• A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Accounting or Finance)
• 5-7 years of Accounting/Finance experience in manufacturing is required
• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst is preferred
• Hands on experience with:
o An ERP System (SAP is their main system)
o Power BI and/or similar tools (PowerBI is what they use for Dashboards & Reporting)
• Advanced level experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.