Lead Financial Analyst (interim position)

For one of the world’s leading medical technology company in Venlo we have a challenging new (interim) position for an experienced

LEAD FINANCIAL ANALYST (Global Inventory-Hybrid-Fulltime)

As a member of the Technical Accounting Global Inventory COE team, this position will be responsible for complete and accurate inventory balance sheet and P&L reporting.

You will calculate input files for journal entries, prepare (complex) journal entries, make Blackline reconciliations, analyze data to provide accurate and timely information for assuring the right accounting of our books and records relating to inventory in order to support strategic and operational decisions.

You possess well developed knowledge and skills to interpret financial information on costs, prices, expenses and revenues and make recommendations to senior management; conduct and document complex financial analysis projects; develop analysis of economic indicators in order to prepare in-depth evaluations of plans and identify new methods of analysis and presentation; may coach, advise, or train less-experienced financial analysis staff.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate, reconcile, and analyze Inventory and Inventory related balance sheet and P&L items for period close; heavily utilizing advanced Excel techniques and Power Bi;
• Prepare month-end journal entries and formulate required accruals in accordance with GAAP;
• Maintain balance sheet accounts associated with one of the sub processes (GRNI/GIT, Costing, E&O, Assets) to include gross and net accounts and complete balance sheet reconciliations in accordance the company policies;
• Ensure all Inventory reports generated are accurate, complete, and reconcile to the General Ledger, including the required IPE procedures;
• As requested, perform ad-hoc analytical support, such as: analyzing inventory trends at various data levels, testing inventory reserve levels for appropriateness;
• Support business on implementation and monitoring of Internal Controls and other Compliance requirements;
• Proactively communicate changes/proposals in local business decisions or other issues that may have a financial impact and are accounting related;
• Support where needed/applicable for Internal and External Audits (mainly SOX related);
• Participate in inventory projects;
• Responsible for complying with Sarbanes-Oxley and all other applicable financial laws and regulations, company policies and implement corrective actions.

• INTERIM ASSIGNMENT (> 6 months)
• Good salary;
• 8,5% holiday allowance;
• 27 vacation day (+ 1,5 days if not sick for 6 months);

• Bachelor degree (HBO) in Finance/Accounting is required;
• 4 years+ relevant working experience in a complex inventory and/or other complex accounting functions in global organizations;
• Similar financial position with inventory management in an international environment;
• CPA qualification is preferred;
• Good working knowledge and understanding of US GAAP is required;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• You have the ability to see the ‘big picture’ and yet able to resolve day to day issues if required;
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (required) and Power Bi;
• Oracle/SAP/MFG/JDE experience is a nice to have;
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with other stakeholders;
• Teamwork and customer service orientation;
• Ability to meet the rigorous deadlines of a growth company; ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities, coordinate and manage multiple projects;
• High level of honesty, integrity, commitment, and responsibility;
• Weekly at Tuesday you are working with your team at the office;
• You are available for 40 hours per week.

Want to know more? Then contact René van den Borst at 06 1881 7501

Interested? Then click on the application button or send your resume to r.vdborst@suc6recruitment.

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