POSITION: Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
REPORTS TO: Corporate Controller
LOCATION: Westborough, MA
GENERAL FUNCTION: The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will focus on forecasting, budgeting and reporting. This role works cross-functionally with operations, program management, and senior leadership to drive financial performance.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Planning and Budgeting:
- Plan, develop and manage annual operating financial plan (budget). Review and analyze input from departments and subsidiaries and summarize recommendations for financial plan(s).
- Responsible for creating monthly forecasts and communicating those results to management.
- Prepare long-term financial projections and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Creating dashboards, manufacturing KPIs and other reports for management and operation reviews.
- Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results to plan and forecasts, research reasons for significant variances and documents findings.
- Provide ad-hoc business performance reporting.
Process Improvement:
- Drive standardization and process improvements in forecasting and reporting, including best practice sharing.
- Develop new and/or improve existing reporting tools.
- Analyze current and historical trends for key performance measurements, identify opportunities for financial improvement, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective problem solver; be viewed as approachable and as a mentor to people on financial issues.
- Serve as a trusted partner to business stakeholder leaders and clearly communicate financial processes and results to non-financial audiences.
General:
- Adapt to various situations and adjust to shifting priorities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Kopin is a defense contractor and is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder) to be considered for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Progressive financial experience focused on providing budget, forecast, and business analysis support, manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong technical finance & analytical skills, with proven ability to understand and summarize large datasets into key takeaways and actions for the senior leadership team.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Strong attention to detail required while still being able to understand the big picture, an affinity for process improvement, and a desire to learn and grow.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
- Able to work additional hours as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to lift 15 pounds and carry small parcels, packages, and other items, walk short distances, and gown according to clean room protocols as required.
Kopin Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and as such all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. If an applicant needs a reasonable accommodation due to a disability with the application process, there is additional information on our website at www.kopin.com/about/careers.