Job description

Outokumpu Stainless Steel is looking for a "Finance Analyst" to join our Finance team in Calvert, Alabama. This position works hybrid.

This role is responsible for supporting SCM Leadership and sourcing in reviews and assessment of efficiencies within business, identifying opportunities and providing recommendations for cost and inventory reductions. Partner with process owners to develop/track financial metrics, ensure that the information (Billing / Cost / Business Indicators) is reliable and validate assumptions for productivity to ensure tangible savings are delivered to the P&L. Partner with and proactively support the Supply Chain team to provide insights and advice in order to improve performance by bringing six-sigma approach to the team.

Outokumpu is the global leader in stainless steel. We aim to be customer’s first choice in sustainable stainless steel. The foundation of our business is our ability to tailor stainless steel into any form and for almost any purpose. Stainless steel is sustainable, durable and designed to last forever. Our customers use it to create civilization’s basic structures and its most famous landmarks as well as products for households and various industries. Outokumpu employs 9,500 professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki. www.outokumpu.com

Starting with one of the most technically advanced stainless steel mills in the region, the Americas team has built on Outokumpu’s legacy of steel making and added the expertise of its diverse workforce to serve the Americas market with an unmatched passion for producing high quality stainless steel.

With a growing portfolio of both austenitic and ferritic grades from our fully-integrated mill in Calvert, Alabama, and our stainless steel finishing mill in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and service center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Outokumpu Americas is well-positioned to serve the expanding needs of the Americas’ market.

Your role:

This role reports to the Finance Manager Supply Chain and has no direct reports.

· Lead and manage all the Supply Chain Controlling task activities to Month-end close (Accruals, reporting etc), Budget, Forecast and Actual reporting by collaborating with other areas to ensure that the appropriate data is available

· Interpreting and analysing actual and planned financial results of Supply Chain costs, in order to assist management in making informed business decisions.

· Prepare Ad hoc requests from Finance Manager and Supply Chain team.

· Prepare monthly management reviews (MMR) on Supply Chain’s performance and attend reviews with Market Clusters.

· Reconciling results with Finance and report across the regional units and systems. Ensure quality of reporting in terms of data accuracy and timing via BPC, SAP and Excel.

· Prepare monthly Provisions for Obsolete stocks in the Principal books as well as manage approval process for Inventory requests such as write-off, stock differences by local MSU

· Track and clearly communicate actionable findings with Americas business area leaders

· Be the linking pin between different departments, primarily Supply Chain, Finance Operations and Corporate,

· Extract data from ERP systems to manage and monitor all transactional SCM (Logistics, Planning & Inventory Mgt. etc) processes and document results. Ensure that all analysis inquiries related to the SCM areas are responded timely and accurately

· Identification, analysis, develop and manage of improvements of SCM processes. Actively promote improvements on reporting in coordination with Supply Chain, Corporate Finance and Working Capital team.

· Participates in supply chain projects on costs and working capital and process improvement projects.

· Coordinate and analyze all International financial plans including Annual Operating Plan (Budget), Forecasting and ad-hoc O&R.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting or similar

· Master’s degree preferred

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP and Power Point skills; Power BI reporting skills a plus

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial analytic environment; stainless steel experience a plus

· Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, preferably in an FMCG, Trading and/or supply chain/operations environment

· Vast experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, preferable experience in SAP (including BW) and other reporting tools such as Power BI

Competencies:

• A natural aptitude for mathematics, statistic, and numerical data.
• Analytically critical thinker
• Strategic decision making
• Credibility and integrity
• Ability to communicate clearly and active listening
• Trustworthiness,
• Embracing professional development
• Ability to calmly respond to new problems or issues

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk long distances, sometimes over uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb several flights of stairs.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment.

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. We offer a suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities that support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. The total rewards that you receive as an Outokumpu team member goes way beyond a paycheck, including competitive health and insurance plans, 401K company-matching contributions and monthly incentives. We believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, AL 36560: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Financial analysis: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Vernon, AL 36560

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