Finance Analyst II - Hybrid

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

This role is based in Parsippany, New Jersey 

A hybrid work model is available for candidates based in Parsippany, NJ

The Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving financial analysis, planning, and decision-making processes within our corporate finance team. Leveraging expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and strategic insights. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to support key initiatives, optimize financial performance, and facilitate informed decision-making at both operational and executive levels. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success and strategic growth of Sun Chemical through rigorous analysis, proactive problem-solving, and innovative financial solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including investigating variances against budget and prior year and summarizing financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial analyses for management and parent company, including analysis of key financial statement accounts
• Develop strong working relationships with key finance personnel throughout the global organization
• Assist in preparation of year-end financial statements and footnotes, and parent company reporting package
• Assist in preparing supporting schedules for quarterly audit reviews, quarterly JSOX reviews and year-end audit
• Track foreign currency exchange rates and prepare monthly reporting instructions to be distributed to the global organization
• Prepare quarterly reporting for government surveys
• Apply working knowledge of the ERP system (SAP) and assist in investigation and analysis of account balances and transactions
• Acquire a working knowledge of the consolidation system (Magnitude/BFC) and assist in the preparation of the worldwide consolidation, including preparation of consolidation journal entries, reconciliation to SAP, and reconciliation of management accounts
• Assist in the administration of the consolidation system (Magnitude/BFC), including report writing and maintenance, data interface from ERP systems, creation of controls, and running consolidations
• Assist in the interface between the consolidation system and the parent company reporting system
• Prepare monthly consolidation journal entries (including intercompany reconciliation entries, consolidation eliminations and reclasses)
• Track and follow up on field unit requests as needed during the Budget and Forecasting processes, including assisting in preparation of the input files
• Assist Corporate Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting groups with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years experience in a finance role. 
• Strong research and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel (including pivot tables).
• Strong ability to work as a team member in a fast paced, multitask environment.

• Good organization skills, detail-oriented.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Big 4 Auditing experience
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience required
• SAP and Magnitude/BFC experience a plus
• CPA a plus

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

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