Financial Analyst II

WHO WE ARE We’re a global team of over 25,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world. Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact. WHY WE LOVE IT Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals. We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences. HOW YOU WILL DO IT Purpose Statement: Provides financial leadership to the Customer Focus Team at a manufacturing site, and drives financial performance improvement. Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including product costing and pricing, sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer margins, costs, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance. Key Job Accountabilities: Proactively manage customer financial results, including margin management and cost recovery. Lead monthly customer sales and margin forecast process. Prepare accurate monthly customer sales forecasts, and weekly updates. Ensure pricing models are properly implemented and executed, and lead the customer re-pricing process for assigned customer(s). Possess a thorough understanding of customer contracts and pricing models in place for assigned customers. Lead risk mitigation and cost recovery initiatives for the customer, and help ensure pricing models are managed appropriately. Additional Accountabilities: Complete margin analysis and pro-forma customer financials based on unit cost and price. Work with the Customer Director/Manager and Program Manager to ensure proper implementation date of customer-approved pricing and load into ERP system in accordance with corporate procedures. Work with the Customer Team to help ensure quoted margins and costs are maintained and that the team understands what is driving them. Ensure proper accounting of customer financial results including Sarbanes-Oxley implications. Support Corporate Collections and Program Manager on resolution of past-due accounts receivables. Partner with regional / corporate cost accounting to help ensure key Balance Sheet and P&L accounts are properly stated. Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (10%). Additional duties as assigned. Education/Experience Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required. Three (3) years of related experience is required; One (1) or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Other Qualifications: Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential Advanced user of Microsoft Excel General office equipment and materials Work Environment: The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today! Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 25,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Sustainability Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com.