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STERIS CORPORATION Financial Analyst I - Manufacturing, SG&A + R&D in Mentor, Ohio
Job Title: Financial Analyst I - Manufacturing, SG&A + R&D Req ID: 42332 Job Category: Finance Mentor, OH, US, 44060 Description: At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Financial Analyst I is responsible for the financial analysis and support of Global Business Unit activities within the Company. These activities include budgeting, forecasting, monitoring and directing journal transactions, tracking P&L performance and providing explanations, and providing analytical research support as needed. Responsibilities will span across manufacturing, SG&A and R&D. *This position is located in Mentor, Ohio and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 90 days. New graduates will be considered. Duties Financial Accounting and Analysis - 90% * Review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profit margin results, providing explanations along with performance reporting. This would include pricing/new products analysis, trends, margin analysis, etc. * Review results with finance members, working to identify issues and solutions. * Create, maintain, and produce daily/weekly/monthly financial and operational reports and packages. Create business unit scorecards and related executive presentations/monthly reports. * Participation in the consolidation of monthly close for the business unit, coordinating re-class/correcting/necessary journal entries. * Measure actual performance results against forecast/plan/prior year and identify issues that require further action. Highlight areas of business unit underperformance and recommend solutions. * Create Business Unit capital requests, working with BU management team, and creating business return analysis. * Create and maintain monthly reporting regarding capital spending within the business unit. * Coordinate with the BU Controller on issues/analytics/data manipulation as needed. * Utilize knowledge of internal systems to provide insightful, accurate and timely analytical information. * Develop and maintain procedural documentation, including database creation and maintenance, data entry rules, and reporting requirements. * Perform ad hoc reporting as requested for variety of needs throughout the Business Unit. * Support internal Customers across business areas overall as required. * Manage the manufacturing payroll processing Financial and Internal Controls - 10% * Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and policies. * Prepare and enter financial journal entries into the general ledger system in accordance with corporate policy. * Manage internal control documentation and associated requests Required Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance * 0 -2 years of financial accounting, analysis and reporting * Knowledge and/or demonstrated use of business reporting and financial systems (i.e. Oracle, Excel, Informatica, Cognos, Microsoft Access, etc.) Skills * Strong resolution and problem solving skills. * Strong analytical skills and business acumen. * Excel, and PowerPoint skills. * Knowledge of and skilled in manipulating large amounts of data into meaningful information. * Ability to be a self-starter; excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. * Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successf