Job Description

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and other engine and driveline- related performance components. RWB markets its products through multiple prominent brands including JE Pistons, Wiseco Performance Products, K1 Technologies, Diamond Pistons, Trend Performance, Rekluse Motor Sports, MGP Connecting Rods, ProX Racing Parts, Dart Machinery, PAC Racing, Revmax, Haltech, TSI, TransGo, and TMG performance. RWB sells to a diverse and unmatched customer base of professional and sportsman racers, engine builders, enthusiasts, OEMs, automotive and powersports dealers and wholesale distributors. RWB is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio with sales offices and manufacturing operations in strategic locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia

JOB SUMMARY:

The Jr. FP&A Analyst is a key member of the Finance department and supports the Financial Analyst in all reporting and analysis efforts. This individual is responsible for supporting aspects of budgeting, planning and analysis for the overall organization. The position will work within the Finance Department and will support management to design/create and improve complex financial models (including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Bank Covenants Tracking), and support the annual budget development. This position will analyze key areas of the business to aid in the review and/or improvement of business performance (KPI's, performance metrics, trend analysis, etc.). The successful candidate will be expected to routinely provide opportunities for improvement to financial management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support month end close process with analysis, consolidation, and reporting
• Monitor and analyze budget variances to recommend continuous improvement opportunities
• Build and manage in-depth financial models to support new business opportunities, financing initiatives and divestitures.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses in support of business initiatives.
• Support due diligence efforts when required
• Support preparation and review of monthly Executive Leadership packages
• Assist in effectively planning and budgeting business results
• Suggest, develop, and maintain business KPI's, performance metrics, and trend analysis on business results.

Skills and Competencies include but are not limited to:

• Fundamental knowledge of Accounting, Reporting and Analysis.
• Clear understanding of P&L and balance sheet relationship.
• Ability to quickly learn ERP systems.
• Problem solving skills to identify problems, gather and analyze information skillfully to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Oral communication skills to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate group presentation skills in conducts meetings.
• Written Communication skills to self-edit written reports, emails, and outside correspondence for spelling, grammar, and punctuation and that communication is precise, clearly communicated, and correctly interpreted by its audience.
• Planning/organizing skills to prioritize work and plan activities to maximize time efficiently.
• Quality control that demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in final work product, good listening skills, diplomatic, and sensitive in responding to employee and new hire questions and inquiries.
• Adaptability to manage competing demands and manage ever-changing priorities, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability to consistently be at work and on time, reliably following instructions, responding to management direction, and soliciting feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security to actively promote and personally observe safety and security procedures.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years of accounting/FP&A experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment).

Computer Skills:

High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); ERP System (MAS 500, Longview Khalix)

Communication Skills:

Precise communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate with internal colleague groups and customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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