Operations Financial Analyst

Summary

O-I is a global manufacturer of sustainable glass packaging for food, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. The Operations Financial Analyst performs accounting and financial analysis for Americas North Operations, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, invoice validation, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, & annual reporting requirements as instructed by division
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing and ensure an effective and efficient system of internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Review, validate, and code vendor invoices, work with AP to resolve discrepancies
• Support in various Source-to-Pay duties such as creation of purchase orders, matching of goods receipts, create vendor accounts, analyze variances
• Drive process improvements in analytics and procedures related to workflow
• High degree of interactions with cross functional departments including finance, manufacturing, accounts payable, supply chain, and procurement
• Complete financial analysis to identify issues, report on performance and drive continuous improvement
• Provide timely and insightful analytics to Americas North Operations team that anticipates change and drives decision making, leverage understanding of key business fundamentals to improve operating efficiencies and profitability
• Assist in the analysis and preparation of financial models, including business cases, forecasts, and budgets, within Americas North Operations
• Support in proper recording of GST/HST paid on purchases in Canada

Skills

• Strong knowledge of desktop financial systems; i.e. Microsoft Office, etc
• Strong knowledge working in an ERP system, preferably SAP
• Minimum of three or more years of related experience, 5-7 years preferred; previous plant experience strongly desired
• Understanding of Sales and Use Tax in Canada under the Canadian VAT system
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong knowledge of desktop financial systems; i.e. Microsoft Office, etc
• Strong knowledge working in an ERP system, preferably SAP
• Minimum of three or more years of related experience, 5-7 years preferred; previous plant experience strongly desired
• Understanding of Sales and Use Tax in Canada under the Canadian VAT system

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance preferred

Benefits

• Options for hybrid / virtual.
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Weekly Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
• Employee Assistance Program