Business Analyst

• Client is seeking a Business Analyst with experience analyzing Manufacturing operations and financial reporting. Candidate is responsible for managing multiple manufacturing plants that produce garments, signs, furniture, mattresses, license plates and metal fabrication.

• These products are produced to help provide job skills for the inmate population and sold exclusively to governmental entities to reduce the cost of government.

• The successful candidate will analyze current manufacturing operations and manufacturing management software solutions.

• The goal will be to identify and assist in the development of recommendations for a software solution that will efficiently track and provide management reporting to support effective manufacturing management decisions.

• Additionally the software may provide the accounting and financial reporting for the manufacturing operations.

Position Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills and ability to document process flows and information requirements related to developing a bill of materials, order placement, forecasting and scheduling production, shipping and invoicing.

• Financial analysis and data collection requirements will, at a minimum, include tracking expenses, manage payroll, create orders and invoices, manage payables and receivables, establish budgets, perform bank reconciliations, and create top level financial reports. Assist in the review and analysis of available software programs supporting Manufacturing management to develop recommendations for software purchases.

• Organize and lead meetings, document process flows and develop presentations and reports.

• Document the data elements needed and accounting and recordkeeping requirements to meet FASB and GASB standards.

• Manufacturing analysis and data collection requirements will, at a minimum, include manage bill of materials, material requirements planning, work order management, purchasing, inventory tracking and control, work in progress tracking, production scheduling, scrap or defect tracking, and quality control.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or other related area.

• Minimum of three years’ experience reviewing and documenting business process and identifying data elements required for proper financial and management control.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience if facilitating process review work teams.

• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in order to achieve project goals within established timeframes.

• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Access, Word, Power Point and financial software packages as needed. .

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated teamwork skills.

• Ability to function independently and effectively.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.