Job description

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

S upport the month end close process including posting journal entries, preparation of financial statements, financial reports, and supporting analyses (both defined and ad hoc).
Support annual budget and monthly & quarterly forecast updates as required. Perform monthly variance analysis to understand changes vs. prior year/budget/prior forecast, along with meaningful commentary to explain results to various levels within the organization.
Ensures compliance with Duracell’s Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA.
Helps ensure effectiveness of financial processes and help to eliminate non-value-added tasks within the team.
Drive cost savings initiatives and support loss elimination efforts to ensure targets are achieved.
Interact with other business members to provide consultative support for business improvement initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports and recommendations. Support implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs and systems.

Support Annual Standard Cost update and provide related variance analysis.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5 + years of progressive accounting or finance experience in the manufacturing industry.
Bachelor’s degree in business required. Finance or Accounting preferred.
Strong understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including US GAAP.
Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting with experience in SAP and Hyperion preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills as well as professional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Should require less than 10% travel but does require a willingness to work extended hours during times of heavy workload.

About Us

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.

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