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At AAM, the POWER is in our people. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are bringing the future faster by delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable world.
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
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Sr. Finance Analyst Job Description Summary
At a senior level, manages the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing, and other accounting functions for the organization. Ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed; working closely with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals; ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization. Overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; analyzing and solving accounting problems. Preparing or leading preparation of reports that summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations. Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Job Description
Assist in maintaining the financial integrity of the plant
Assist in the timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial
closings
Perform extensive variance analysis for monthly and YTD performance
Monthly profit forecasts
Significant interaction with plant and corporate personnel
of all levels
Coordination and preparation of annual plant operating budget
Aid in the Development of Five Year Strategic Plan
Function as Plant Finance Manager in his absence
Provide and develop timely, useful reports to assist plant
management with plant operations
Understand Oracle costing capabilities and develop annual costing rates
Support Corporate Finance reporting requirements
Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures and develop new policies and procedures on an as needed basis
Assist in coordination of physical inventories
Provide analysis and support to manufacturing on an as
needed basis
Work with internal and external audit to ensure financial integrity
Prepare, review, and/or analyze cost requests and
make/buy models
Required Skills and Education
Strong system and PC skills
High level of independent judgment and thought
Strong interpersonal skills
Self directed and self motivated
Good oral and written communication skills
High level of analytical and problem solving ability where problems are unusual and complex
Knowledge of budgeting, costing, and reporting systems
Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
College degree in Accounting / Finance
MBA preferred
About American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.
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