Position Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the Company’s annual budgeting, financial forecasting, variance analysis and special projects. The position provides financial consulting and support to the President, senior management and operations personnel.  The position includes preparing financial models and presentations, analyzing operating data and financial results as well as other ad hoc reporting. This is a hands-on role that requires working directly with the operations personnel in order to best understand and improve the business.  This position will manage the finance function and assist the accounting function for Point Eight Power and interface on a regular basis with the parent company Mission Critical Group LLC.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis

·        Prepare the Annual Operating Budget in partnership with the management team.  

·        Oversee and further develop P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement budgets and periodic forecasts.

·        Prepare revised forecasts taking into consideration changes in the business, customer pipeline and current backlog.

·        Provide explanations for monthly material variances from prior expectations.

Financial Reporting

·        Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports to support the President and corporate finance team.

·        Provide guidance to IT to facilitate the creation of reporting and analysis tools in the Company ERP system (IFS).

·        Oversee maintenance and distribution of daily percentage of completion flash reporting.

·        Manage the preparation of all materials needed for management meetings, flash reporting, business reviews and quarterly board package.

Required Skills

Finance and Accounting —Knowledge of business finance and general accounting principles and practices, including cash flow management, forecasting, financial reporting, financial modeling, business analysis and cost accounting.  Understanding of accounting for a manufacturing environment, percentage of completion revenue recognition, standard and average costing for inventory and milestone invoicing.

Computers and Electronics — Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software, including common financial applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, ERP software).

Analytical & Critical Thinking / Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one and the ability to make the decision.

Integrity & Confidentiality—Honest and ethical, able to handle sensitive information and keep in confidence.

Attention to Detail — Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Initiative —Desires taking on responsibilities and challenges.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the field of finance and accounting.  Experience may include general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial analysis. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience analyzing fluctuations on the both the P&L and Balance Sheet and projecting operational cash flow.
• 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing standard or average costing to value inventory desired.
• 2 years experience with heavy analytical modeling in Excel utilizing pivot tables desired.