Senior FP&A Analyst

at  The Cooper Companies

The Sr. FP&A Analyst will provide financial analysis and support for to the Costa Rica manufacturing Operation to assist in management decisions. Perform variances analysis to labor, material and Overhead cost, forecast standard cost variances based on operational performance, and partner with operations leaders to help manage the business to meet business goals.
Your considerable knowledge of Cost Accounting and Finance theory will help leaders understand the financial implications of potential business decisions. Through on-going analysis of financial performance, you will provide insights on how the company will meet financial commitments and ensure teams understand the financial drivers inherent to achieve targets. You will help us predicting financial performance based on operational indicators.
CooperSurgical is a globally provider of more than 600 products, each with a focus on improving the health of women, babies and families additionally is a Premier Provider of Medical Devices, Fertility and Genomics Solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication abilities with a strong attention to detail
• 5+ years progressive cost accounting experience, preferably in high-tech manufacturing.
• Medical Devices manufacturing is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in supporting Value Streams and Business Partners
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards, ethical principles, and attention to detail while working on numerous routine and ad hoc accounting support functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) with advanced Excel skills.
• Proactive, assertive, and creative approach to problem solving.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• CMA or CPA desirable.
• Working knowledge of AS400, Navision, Microsoft D365 and Adaptive Software is a plus.
• Effectively coach, mentor, and grow subordinate(s) or teammates.
• Minimal travel < 5%
  CooperSurgical does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic characteristic, or other characteristics protected by law. Company policy also prohibits harassment of employees or applicants based on these characteristics.

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of monthly business review with management. Perform month end responsibilities to accurately state inventory, cost of goods sold and related account activity including estimation accounts (e.g. E&O reserves).
• Analyze open/closed work order variances and follow up as required.
• Responsible for accounting related to Inventory Revaluation and Amortization, E&O Reserve utilization, Warranty reserves, Price purchase variances, Intercompany material movements and Cycle Count Reconciliations. Maintain accuracy of the GRNI account.
• Perform ad hoc analysis of anticipated trends, explain actual vs. prior period vs. forecast results from operations.
• Actively participate in the annual budget process and quarterly forecast process through preparation of necessary analysis & reporting. Provide instruction and answer questions relating to budget procedures and serve as liaison between Value Stream Managers and financial management. Identify budget issues, provide solutions and resolve problems as needed.
• Establish and perform standard cost updates annually. Provide analysis such as year over year impacts and analyze changes to ensure proposed standards make sense.
• Perform regular Cycle Count Audits, work with Cycle Count Administrator to drive transaction accuracy to achieve corporate cycle count accuracy rate metric.
• Organize cost accounting functions prior to physical inventory (if required) and produces all applicable reports.
• Performs and analyzes Labor, Overhead and Material, variances and translate it to operational indicators and targets. Clearly and concisely communicate expected and actual financial results and the activities underlying those results. Supports development and execution of the weekly reporting process, monthly financial reviews, quarterly forecast, and annual operating planning process.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives, including measuring/monitoring cost savings related to process improvement and other productivity initiatives.
• Support the Engineering groups in developing the BOM & BOO for new products. Oversee the calculation of material, labor and overhead standard costs of manufactured products.
• Support all company activities to maintain compliance with US GAAP, local statutory and SOX.