Financial Analyst I

Company: FABHER LLC
Job Title: Financial Analyst I
Location: Beogradskog Bataljona 4, Belgrade, Serbia (in-office)
Hours: 7am – 4pm CST / 2pm – 11pm CET
Reports To: Plant Controller
Employment Type: Contract
Department: Finance

Please apply only if you have experience working in the same or similar position.
Also, submission of CV in English is mandatory.

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst I supports the financial and operational activities of the mill while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Key responsibilities include cash application, A/R review, collections support, invoicing, inventory verification, month-end closing, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role also contributes to budgeting, continuous improvement initiatives, and accurate reporting to drive operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Follow all safety and company policies and procedures including maintaining good housekeeping, reporting any issues, accident or incidents immediately, must complete online safety training each month as assigned
• Supervision of cash application process and investigation of payment discrepancies
• Review of A/R aging, and working with account managers on collection issues
• Ensuring shipments are properly invoiced. Assist in the physical inventory verification procedures and reconciliation
• Assist in Monthly Closing process.
• Process and reconcile Merchant Services transactions at month end
• Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Preparation of monthly financial margin analyses
• Participation in monthly/quarterly/annual reporting package preparation
• Perform some routine/basic financial reporting and analysis such as populating data in reports, downloading information from systems, creating/reviewing trends in costs and production and highlighting any outliers, performing basic SAP tasks such as reviewing material movement data, inventory for outliers
• Support the annual budget process for the mill operation
• Support the implementation of consistent mill inventory processes
• Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives and track status. Provide reporting on cost saving initiatives
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Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience in general financial/accounting and preferably in manufacturing
• ERP experience with SAP desirable, and/or equivalent ERP system preferred, but not required
• Basic knowledge on Activity based cost accounting
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Strong organizational ability and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be both fast and accurate in a high-volume setting
• Ability to multitask; follow-up on pending issues; and meet deadlines

Required Competencies:

• Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong initiative and perseverance
• Strong ambition for continuous learning, willingness to take on additional responsibilities