Briggs And Stratton Corporation Milwaukee , WI 53222
Posted 3 weeks ago
You will do this by:
Developing financial models to streamline processes and help make informed business decisions
Analyzing the cost base and communicating findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and taking action to drive profitability improvements
Leading the financial modeling of new product development projects for the business unit
Leading the weekly and monthly P&L forecasting process for the business unit
Leading the annual budgeting process for the business unit
Reviewing general ledger account postings for accuracy throughout the month, corrects root causes of errors, and performing real time analysis to understand activity
Preparing month end closing tasks as required
Completing financial analyses and bridges on month-end results
Preparing reporting daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to sales, inventory, production, raw material purchasing and cost of quality.
Continuously improving processes to eliminate waste
Identifying and recommending improvements for managerial and operational controls.
Working closely with remote plant finance leads to understand manufacturing activity and the impacts on the results
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
You are the kind of person who is/has:
a self-starter
enjoys a fast paced environment
able to collaborate with staff throughout the organization
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum five years of accounting/finance related experience
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
SAP experience
Hyperion or BPC experience
Additional Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to exercise sound judgment in supporting and consulting within the business unit
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with all groups in the business unit on setting expectations and monitoring progress; must be able to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers and superiors within the organization
Strong analytical skills necessary to review/analyze financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial models
Advanced computer skills specifically advanced knowledge of, and experience working with, spreadsheet software
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
Travel Required:
% of Travel: minimal
How often: one to two times per year
Where: domestic
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Location:
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Snapper, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee
Briggs And Stratton Corporation