Financial Analyst I – FP&A IPS Latin America

Job Summary:

Financial Analyst FP&A I primarily supports the Latin America IPS business by providing financial reporting and analysis to provide business insights into decision making and to successfully manage the operational, mainly sales oriented Nordson units. This position will be responsible for forecasting future financial performance, developing the annual operating plan, supporting accounting responsibilities, sales bonuses, and payroll. This role is also responsible for developing financial models, standardizing reporting, and developing Power BIs to monitor financial performance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Support the monthly sales forecasting process in close coordination with sales teams and division management.

·        Prepare planning, forecasting, and budgeting schedules. Analyze monthly financial performance against forecast, budget, and prior-year results, providing meaningful insights.

·        Support monthly close activities to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant financial records in accordance with legal requirements, local accounting standards, and US GAAP.

·        Perform weekly reporting activities, including sales, order entry, and backlog reporting.

·        Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting for the division.

·        Partner with cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements and cost efficiencies.

·        Monitor and analyze key financial metrics such as sales growth, working capital, DSI, and DSO.

·        Support the establishment and maintenance of an effective internal control environment, including SOX compliance efforts and coordination with external auditors.

·        Ensure compliance with capital expenditure (Capex) and inventory policies.

·        Develop, improve, and standardize accounting policies, procedures, processes, and reporting systems to support business growth and improve efficiency.

·        Provide financial oversight of inventory, including valuation, accuracy, depreciation, and write-offs.

·        Ensure timely and accurate completion of corporate and divisional financial reporting requirements.

·        Collaborate with other division controllers and corporate functions, including Treasury, Tax, and Financial Reporting, on global and regional initiatives.

·        Evaluate and recommend financial systems and technologies to enhance process efficiency and data accuracy.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field.

·        Minimum of 3 years experience in general accounting, financial analysis/planning is required.

·        Experience in a global manufacturing environment preferred.

·        CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Skills and Abilities

- Microsoft Office experience, including advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint and knowledge of general ledger and ERP systems is required.

•    Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and to implement process improvements that generate time savings through automation and standardization.

•     ERP Experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

- Ability to anticipate and effectively plan work in an independent manner.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adjust to a flexible environment and consistently meet deadlines.
- International exposure and foreign language fluency a plus.

Travel Required

- < 5%