Planning and Operations Support Analyst- PRP
- Bay Saint Louis, MS
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Pearl River Plant – Pearl River, MSExcellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.Hours of work: Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 PMThe Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP oversees the financial operations within our Pearl River manufacturing facility. The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, conducting cost analyses, and developing financial strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial reporting as well as annual profit planning, and quarterly forecasting.Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)
- Manage all accounting operations specific to our manufacturing plant, including but not limited to inventory accounting, cost accounting, and expenditure tracking
- Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting
- Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding plant financials and operations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to provide clear insights into plant performance
- Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and recommend strategies to optimize financial performance
- Work closely with the production team to monitor and report on manufacturing costs, efficiency, and key performance metrics
- Responsible for the preparation of quarterly forecast updates
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with plant management to prepare and manage the plant's budget and strategic planning
- A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Accounting or Finance)
- 5-7 years of Accounting/Finance experience in manufacturing is required
- 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst is preferred