Senior Financial Controls Analyst
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with an industry-leading company that is looking to add a Senior Financial Controls Analyst to their growing finance team. This role is highly visible, reporting directly to the Global Controller, and will play a key role in optimizing financial processes, enhancing automation, strengthening controls, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Financial Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct periodic control assessments, identifying gaps and areas for enhancement.
- Develop control documentation and provide training to ensure adherence to policies and risk mitigation. Process Optimization & Improvement
- Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes, reducing cycle times, improving accuracy, and enhancing productivity.
- Collaborate with Finance, Product Management, Marketing, and Operations to enhance capital expenditure processes through better data integration and alignment.
- Leverage automation tools and process methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive continuous improvement. Automation & Technology Integration
- Identify and implement automation opportunities, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and advanced reporting tools.
- Enhance financial data integrity and visibility while enabling proactive risk management. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with Internal Controls, Commercial Finance, Sales, and FP&A teams to standardize processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Support balance sheet improvement initiatives related to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets.
- Lead special projects aligned with strategic business objectives. Performance Measurement & Reporting
- Develop reporting tools to track key performance indicators and process improvements.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, showcasing the impact of control enhancements. Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Analyze financial workflow inefficiencies and identify high-impact areas for improvement.
- Serve as a key resource for resolving complex financial control issues.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Expertise in financial controls, process optimization, and risk management.
- Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of accounting standards and financial regulations.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, data analytics tools, and automation technologies (e.g., RPA, Microsoft Power Automate).
- Experience leading process improvement projects and implementing change in complex organizations.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information. Education & Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management with at least 4 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance.
- Preferred: Experience with SAP, Esker, and Microsoft automation tools.
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