[Remote] Financial Analyst III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AFL is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions, seeking a Financial Analyst III to support financial processes and enhance business performance. This role involves collaborating with business leaders, performing financial analysis, and driving continuous improvement in finance operations.ResponsibilitiesPerform accurate closing process for one or more business units withinCommunicate financial results clearly and effectively to the management This includes the explanation of variances as compared to plan or historical resultsProvides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projectsProficient understanding of the business environment and be conversant in explaining changes related to volume and contribution marginRecognize and escalate urgent/sensitive issues to managerCompiles and interprets statistical data related to departmental operations and performanceProvides technical assistance and acts as liaison to other departments to improve working relationships and assist in problem solvingWhere applicable, calculate and analyze revenue using percentage of completionAssists in preparing, reviewing and interpreting policies, and procedure changesEnsure timely delivery and response to audit questionsAnalyze monthly and semi-annual forecasts and explain variances of forecasts to the business leadersDrive continuous process improvement by collaborating with stakeholders on design of new solutions that enhance business performance and achieve established goalsSkills5-8 years of experience in an analytical role, manufacturing and/or services environmentsProficient with generally accepted accounting principlesProficient with budgeting and financial forecasting techniquesProficient with Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint); including pivot tablesProficient with the financial close process, inventory and inventory costing, cash and payables, general ledger expertise, audit and control environmentProficient analytical skills and forecastingAbility to summarize data for Executive ManagementProven desire to focus on processRelevant ERP system knowledge (Oracle, Microsoft Great Plains) with ability to query and extract information from multiple sources and platforms to effectively answer questions as neededCompany OverviewAFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.AFLglobal.com.