Sr. Ops Financial AnalystAccounting/Finance Salt Lake City, Utah Atlanta, GeorgiaApplyDescriptionFluidra ’s looking for a Sr. Ops Financial Analyst to join our team in West Valley City, UT or Atlanta, GA (near the airport)..WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTET he Sr. Ops Financial Analyst p e r f or m s the cost acc o u n t i ng f u n ct i on by su p p o r t i ng operations with in-depth business analysis, cost accounting and variance analysis, identification and implementation of cost saving initiatives, analysis of inventory and warranty reserves, freight accruals and forecasting, and overall partnership with the business leaders throughout the organization to improve efficiency of manufacturing operations. Additionally, you will:P erform Cost Variance Analysis (Budget vs. Actual) for Operational Depts and coordinate review meetings with business partners.Perform monthly analysis, accruals and account reconciliations of Inventory Reserves (Excess & Obsolescence, Weighted Average Cost, Net Realizable Value), Warranty and Freight accruals.Improve operational processes and strengthen internal controls environment through cross-functional coordination.Perform monthly variance analysis (Actuals vs Budget vs Forecast vs Prior Year) related to Manufacturing and Warehousing/Distribution costs.Partner with Operations in executing the Cycle Count Program and Annual Physical Inventory Counts.Assist the Finance Manager in partnership with O perations in the preparation of the Annual Budget.Identify, analyze and recommend initiatives to improve profitability and reduce working capital ; a ssist in tracking cost reduction activities for VI ( value improvement ) initiatives.Support C APEX a pproval p rocess by partnering with business leaders and reviewing CAPEX r equest s .Produces ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.WHAT WE SEEK5 + years of experience in Finance and Cost AccountingStrong knowledge of finance, accounting , operations and inventoryStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Excel formulas (pivot tables , V look - ups , etc . )Experience working with Hyperion, Epicor and Power Bi is a plusExperience in internal control and process improvements will be highly valuedAbility to effectively respond to and interact with multiple levels of the organization and with staff at remote locationsExceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic, team-oriented environmentThe role will require regular out-of-state travel (10-20% of the time)EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or FinanceWHAT WE OFFERAn exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:3 weeks of paid vacation11 paid HolidaysFull range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursementEducational assistance up to $7,000 per yearCompany sponsored FUN events!Generous product discountsWHO WE AREFluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands : Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover ‐ Pools®, iAquaLink ®, Grand Effects ®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra , we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.#onsite