Senior Financial Analyst

About Silgan Dispensing Systems:

Silgan Dispensing Systems designs and manufactures highly engineered dispensing solutions including: trigger sprayers, pumps, aerosol actuators, and dispensing closures. Our dispensing solutions have wide ranging applications in global consumer end markets including: personal care, beauty, fragrance, home cleaning, food, lawn & garden, and healthcare.

Career Opportunity:

Silgan Dispensing Systems is searching for a Senior Financial Analyst to support our North American Distribution Center and coordinate sourcing and supply chain support for our Global businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team. We are looking for a proactive person who will play a key role in delivering superior business partnership and sourcing/supply chain support to our organization. The position will be based at our regional headquarters in Grandview, MO.

How You Will Impact Silgan Dispensing Systems:

• Responsible for finance and accounting functions for the North American Distribution Center
• Perform monthly close tasks relating to inventory transactions, freight accruals, material rebates, and other cost allocations across three business value streams within the North American Distribution Center
• Review and effectively communicate value stream performance within the business
• Prepare monthly financial reports and explain results in detail to division management
• Act as primary Finance partner to the Global Director of Sourcing and Supply Chain
• Analyze and identify payment term opportunities across vendor portfolio
• Perform ad hoc analytics and financial modeling to support pricing and negotiation activities
• Conduct “Make vs. Buy” analyses to maximize manufacturing footprint and product profitability
• Execute blank-page projects: Develop reports/analyses/processes without existing templates

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA a plus
• 5-7 years of experience working with financial data in a dynamic environment
• Possess a solid understanding of standard costing systems and inventory valuation
• Advanced proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel and related financial systems; experience with JD Edwards, Planful Analytics or Business Intelligence software a plus
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Able to communicate complex topics in an effective and concise manner
• Process-driven; proven analytic and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to see the “big picture” while maintaining a strong attention to detail