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Job Summary:

The Sr. FP&A/Cost Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the financial planning, forecasting, and manufacturing cost accounting functions at the site. The position is for a proactive and creative problem solver comfortable in leading efficiency improvements and strategic actions. As well as being a strong communicator who can provide recommendations to Senior Management in order to continuously drive towards the site’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficient with the FP&A process:
  • Work with the Finance manager to understand and use forecasting and reporting tools, Accounting Operating Plan (AOP) process and reporting, Quarter end process and reporting, as well as strategic planning
  • Assist with ad hoc reporting, and help to build and maintain robust tools that assist with the dissemination of financial, commercial, and operational metrics
• Responsible for reporting, forecasting and analyzing the manufacturing cost sections of the profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet. This includes standard costs, variances to standards, operating direct charges and inventory. Prepare relevant journal entries as part of the month end close process
• Coordinate cost management functions to ensure accurate, timely product cost and inventory account information. This includes inventory reserve calculations and balances, where required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and IDEX corporate policy
• Support manufacturing operations to include:
  • Monitor, review and analyze daily manufacturing activities. Provide variances and root cause analysis for relevant, accurate and timely input and performance reporting
  • Review standards against current cost roll-ups on a regular basis to ensure accurate cost data and provide feedback on product margin analysis
  • Evaluate Bill of Materials (BOM) costing accuracy and communicate exceptions.
  • Perform make-buy analyses for parts / assemblies
  • Participate in productivity improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives as requested
  • Support inventory optimization initiatives, including driving processes to identify and evaluate root cause front end process drivers and maintain appropriate disposition policies and procedures
  • Lead and streamline annual material, labor and burden standards review and update
  • Assist in annual price book reviews through strategic product margin analysis. Support product line P&L analyses
  • Lead the annual physical inventory count. Ensure integrity of the count process and results
• Commercial analysis and reporting of Sales/Orders/Backlog
• Balance Sheet reconciliations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions
• Self-motivated, focused and able to identify needs and implement solutions with minimal supervision.
• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts
• Demonstrated ability to streamline and automate complex processes
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical techniques

Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Advanced Excel experience is required
• Power BI and JD Edwards (JDE) experience preferred
• 4+ years of FP&A/Accounting experience; cost accounting preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Other Requirements:

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Additional Information

Remote Eligibility: Remote with 25% travel to main office

Travel Required: 25%

Hourly/Salary: Salary

Compensation: $95,000 to $110,000/yr

Relocation Assistance: TBD

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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