Senior Financial Analyst

Melitta USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial performance across Melitta North America. This hybrid role focuses on fixed asset and cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, month-end and year-end close support, and cross-functional collaboration to improve reporting accuracy and operating efficiency.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide actionable insights to management by analyzing financial data and business performance. Key areas include capital expenditure accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial close activities, preparation of management reporting packages, and maintaining accurate fixed asset and costing information. The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting processes and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and business performance to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses for strategic planning and business decisions.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Lead special financial analyses and ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including general ledger review and reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with internal financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and file multi-jurisdictional sales tax returns.
• Manage capital expenditure requests and related accounting activities.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and transfers.
• Prepare and post IFRS 16 lease accounting journal entries.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials and product costing information.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and support cost improvement initiatives.
• Process inventory adjustments and monitor inventory valuation accuracy.
• Support annual physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
• Partner with Operations to ensure costing accuracy and financial integrity of manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Support implementation of process improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial data accuracy and reporting effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SAP S/4 Hana experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to develop financial models and present meaningful financial analyses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with fixed asset accounting and capital project accounting.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional sales tax reporting.

Technologies

• SAP S/4 Hana
• IFRS 16
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

Compensation, Location, and Schedule

• Job type: Full-time
• Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
• Location: Hybrid remote in Clearwater, FL 33760

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally between company locations or attend meetings as needed.