Part-time Plant Cost Analyst
GE Enterprise Solutions, Security (Southern/Portland, Maine)

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CITY: Pittsfield STATE: Maine COUNTRY: USA Essential Functions (Responsibilities): The Pittsfield Plant Cost Analyst provides financial analysis and support to the GE Security Pittsfield Plant. This position is part-time, approximately 25 hours per week. The Cost Analyst works closely with the Plant Finance Mgr as well as the operations team to plan, deliver, analyze various Supply Chain metrics (VCP/Deflation/Indirect Expenses/ Headcount/ Investment & Expense) Responsibilities include: Support financial/business compliance and controllership infrastructure and related policies and procedures. Maintain accuracy of inventory accounting based on GE GAPS. Work closely with the plant controller in ensuring smooth Financial & Tax reporting of all related business transactions, both for local and management set of books. Work to bring greater financial transparency to both cost and inventory transactions by understanding feeder systems and key drivers. Identify projects to improve speed of analysis and execute accordingly. Support Monthly Accounting Close - analyze and properly record input and output transactions, analyze and record variances from standard cost, develop and test the reasonableness of standard costs. Support analysis of VCP projects to ensure that they impact the costs hitting the ledger. Analysis of Material Deflation results, review progress and estimates with plant controller; identify opportunities and work with team to achieve results Adhoc analysis of base and variable costs; review progress with controller to analyze and explain variances, work with team to identify and implement cost reductions. Support Labor planning and analysis of absorption vs. estimates to ensure operational engagement. Controllership - support preparation of account reconciliation; ensure lagging costs meet GAP requirements. Bullet Train - provide Bullet Train analysis for assigned accounts, identify opportunities, and drive results. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related discipline. Minimum 1 years related finance experience Strong analytical skills to make timely and accurate recommendations for business decision-making. High energy level Results oriented Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with cross-functional teams. Data driven and open mindset. Excellent PC skills required (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. =============================================== * You must submit your application for employment through COS (internal GE only) or http://gecareers.com (external) to be considered. * You must be 18 years or older. * You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process. * You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process. * You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. * You must be willing to work out of an office in Pittsfield, ME. Desired: PFLP, College Graduate or CPA. Hands on experience in Baan/Oracle ERP environment & other systems, working knowledge on various accounting processes and related areas of compliance will be preferred. Green Belt certification. General: GE Security, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, covering explosives and narcotics detection, intrusion and access control, video surveillance, key management, and fire detection. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit, residential and retail. GE Security was recently named Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Company of the Year for Homeland Security. For more information about GE Security and our products, please visit http://www.gesecurity.com. GE Security, making the world safer. Join an exceptional and energized team that shares a common belief in the value of creativity, operating with integrity, and leading through innovation. GE Security is focused on growth - growing revenues and growing leaders.