Financial Analyst

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

 

Job Description

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual metric/financial reports and ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Assume a key role in coordinating and preparing monthly and quarterly Sustainability, Operational, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) reports across all US entities.
• Monitor changes in cost inputs and assess their impact on margins and prices.
• Collaborate with business managers to track future price movements
• Oversee general month-end closing for each plant, as well as month-end closing for production orders, including cost assessments, calculation of Work In Progress (WIP), overhead cost calculation, and analysis of cost variances and scrap.
• Implement and monitor cost control measures to ensure operational expenses align with expectations.
• Partner with plant managers to institute systems and controls enhancing the financial performance of each plant.
• Provide financial justification for investments in new equipment, technology, or facility upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines)
• 4+ years experience in reporting, with a background as a Financial Analyst within a manufacturing company
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem solving abilities
• Proven ability to interact with and provide support at all levels of management
• Proficient in technical skills including MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience desired
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles
• Excellent organizational skills coupled with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) and AFO (Analysis for Office) desired

Additional Information

 Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. 
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.  
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.  

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.  
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.