Position Summary

Working out of Houston, TX, the Senior Financial Analyst, Operations, is a proactive business partner to the operations team. This role is critical to help drive strategic decision making within the operations function based upon the measurement of financial data. This position is tasked to assist the operations controller building out and providing ongoing financial metrics and data points so that business strategies can be refined and improved. The Senior Financial Analyst must also be available to help develop custom reporting and provide fact-based guidance upon request for various business purposes. This role requires a high degree of data-driven analytical support, using the ERP and Business Intelligence tools to produce systematically driven meaningful information.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop repeatable cost center reporting processes for the communication of monthly/quarterly actual results vs budget and prior year
• Assist the Controller with budget template building and distribution. Work with Operations teams to accurately forecast financial data
• Consolidate costs for the Houston operations and assist Controller with activity-based costing model for standard cost development
• Create process for Bill of Material review to ensure accuracy based on recent material purchases
• Leverage Business Intelligence tools to reduce manual work and automate financial reporting
• Assist with Supply Chain cost analysis and help identify areas of cost improvement
• Analyze labor by product group and help implement new labor costing system
• Potentially assist with a new ERP implementation
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as defined by the operations leadership team for business needs
• Review and report on operations key performance indicators monthly and at other intervals as needed
• Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to ensure the achievement of department and business objectives through collaboration and communication
• Provide relevant, accurate, and timely financial information to management for decision making
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
• Five (5) or more years of related work experience, manufacturing operations experience highly preferred
• Financial systems configuration and data automation experience
• Uncompromising dedication to customer service excellence
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Superior communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
• Excellent follow-through
• Must be driven and self-motivated
• Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location