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Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.
We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.
Who we are and what we do?
We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.
Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.
Purpose Statement: Acts as a Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership at a manufacturing site and drives financial performance improvement. Responsible for a variety of financial activities, including sales and margin forecasting, analysis of customer profitability, key balance sheet metrics and financial risk avoidance. The key job responsibilities remain consistent across all financial analyst job levels with higher levels characterized by increasing levels of customers, customer complexity and customer scope.
Key Job Accountabilities:
1. Prepare and analyze financial reports providing clear communication and actionable insight on results and performance.
2. Use analysis of historical results, quoted margins and projected margins to establish financial goals for the customer account. Proactively manage customer financial results, including margin management, cost recovery and driving customer profitability. Challenge customer teams to mitigate risks and realize opportunities.
3. Lead the customer forecast process. Prepare accurate monthly customer sales and margin forecasts and weekly updates.
4. 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 properly implemented, executed and managed appropriately.
5. Follow the financial month-end close processes; work with corporate accounting, site management and supporting teams to ensure site- and customer-level financial results are correctly stated in accordance with corporate procedures and that we meet all audit and control requirements.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
6. A minimum of a(n) Associates Degree is required; a(n) Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred
7. 1 years of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred
8. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
Other Qualifications:
9. Proficiency in Excel is required, familiarity with Google Sheets is preferred
10. Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred.
11. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
12. Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
Physical Requirements:
13. Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
Travel Requirements:
14. N/A
Why you will love it?
At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.
At Plexus, you will find:
15. A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
16. Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
17. An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
18. Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
19. Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
20. Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields
Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:
21. Bespoke development plan
22. Online learning and formal development programs
23. Full-time, permanent employment contract
24. Enhanced pension contributions
25. 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
26. Paid family leave
27. Private medical insurance
28. Group income protection insurance
29. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
31. Cycle to work scheme
32. Volunteer time off
33. Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
34. Life assurance
35. Occupational health
36. Vision care discounts
37. Discount schemes
38. Company sick pay scheme
39. Onsite gym/ discounted gym
Application Process
We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.