Financial Planning Analyst I

A brief overview As a Financial Planning Analyst I, you will play a pivotal role in financial management and planning. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with business partners to provide financial insights, analyze manufacturing variances, and facilitate decision-making. You will interface with the Director of Controlling, executives, project team members, cross-functional business partners, and the Controlling team. A deep understanding of how this function impacts the financial statements is essential. What you will do Finance Business Partner for assigned areas (local / global) Perform regular inventory reconciliations between physical counts and system records. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances. Establish and enforce internal controls around inventory handling and reporting. Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes. Prepare financial analyses, KPIs, reports, and presentations for management including: Financial information for monthly reports; Spending, labor tracking, and production scrap; Total non-quality cost associated with producing and fixing defective products or services Act as point of contact for all financial matters in the assigned areas Conduct regular cost and variance analyses, including initiating corrective actions Create reports and ad-hoc analyses for the business Act as liaison for labor time tracking application(s) Develop and monitor project budgets, creating regular cash forecasts, ensuring financial compliance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance or related field 1-3 years' experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of GAAP principles, concepts and practices Strong proficiency with Excel Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (SAP preferred) Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues Detail-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems Ability to work independently and manage one's time

Base Annual Salary Range:

 $64,525 - $88,722 Placement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training. Total Rewards We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days. Corporate Social Responsibility Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees' environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem. Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.