Sr. Financial Analyst

~ At SolarWorld, each and every one of our green-collar employees is helping to save the world by delivering clean energy from sand and sun. ~

Our vision is simple: We Build the SolarWorld. We are the global leader in providing customer-oriented solar energy solutions, striving to make solar energy competitive and affordable for the average consumer.

The SolarWorld group is dedicated to the core business of solar photovoltaic products and technology, operating production facilities in Germany and the USA. With 500 MW of production capacity at our state of the art manufacturing facility in Oregon, SolarWorld operates the largest solar manufacturing site in North America.

Innovation, customer focused and growth not only define our company, but also describe our employees - the foundation of our success. SolarWorld is dedicated to providing a work climate that promotes career growth, open communication and new ideas.

To ensure employees' success, we provide best-in-class benefits that focus on delivering quality of life and personal development. SolarWorld employees enjoy a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation (5 weeks for exempt) and reimbursement of education expenses for qualified degree level programs!

Our culture not only encourages, but also demands personal responsibility, diversity, and an entrepreneurial way of thinking. Join us in a bright future and build a successful career for yourself. Feel good knowing that the work you do every day will build a better tomorrow for generations to come!

Position Overview 

Reporting to the Head of Controlling, you will be responsible for financial controlling and reporting for the Americas and to the parent company in Bonn, Germany.

In this role you will forge partnerships with the production controlling teams, the finance and accounting teams, purchasing and others to ensure effective and timely internal controls, financial forecasting, materials/inventory validation, financial reporting, etc.

As a key member of the controlling team you will drive understanding and awareness of the financial impact of line decisions, manage or develop financial controls and forecasting tools. 

Responsibilities 

Primary responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the manufacturing group of SolarWorld Americas.
• Strong emphasis on financial analyses and development of analytical tools.
• Ability to consolidate data from multiple sources into a cohesive and comprehensive analytic.
• Develop guidelines and procedures for activities such as budget administration, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by Head of Controlling, local and corporate management teams.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial performance and objectives.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as reserve levels and operational results.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications  

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position brings an enthusiasm for saving the environment through our philosophy of sustainability - "clean energy from sand and sun."

All employees of SolarWorld must be able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment and be able to tolerate ambiguity as we develop processes and operate entrepreneurially to accomplish deliverables. Our employees relish a challenge and look forward to exercising creative freedom to accomplish new tasks.

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of experience, knowledge, and skills: 

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Preference will be given to those who possess an MBA and/or CPA certification.
• No less than 5 (10 preferred) years of recent, relevant experience. (Manufacturing experience preferred by not required)
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in financial statement forecast modeling and researching IFRS/GAAP for correct solutions to issues that arise.
• Must possess strong knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Demonstrable success developing and managing productive relationships within in private firm, manufacturing production environment, other with other peers in finance, accounting, and purchasing. 
• Must understand how to effectively leverage relationships in achieving key goals and deadlines.
• Advanced computer skills are required including familiarity with windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook). Additional preference given for familiarity with manufacturing or ERP systems and data entry and/or collection from such systems (e.g., Navision, SAP, Oracle).
• Must be able to work independently as well as thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.
• Strong desire to bring best practices to the team, share your knowledge and expertise and enable your team members' mutual success as the organization continues to grow.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon a candidate's successful completion of SolarWorld's pre-employment drug testing, and background investigation, which includes employment, education and criminal histories. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a resume and a cover letter. 

~ SolarWorld is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veteran/G ~