JTEKT North America
Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Location: Cairo, GA
Department: 04 - Finance
Shift: 1st
Classification: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Grade 305
Summary/Purpose The Plant Financial Analyst is responsible for the integrity of plant financials along with daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the Plant Controller. The analyst conducts cost and performance analysis, manages plant inventory accounting, maintains standards, provides cost quotations, and works with cross functional teams to improve plant performance.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities
Maintain financial controls and ensure integrity in reporting
Provide financial analysis and explanation/financial training, etc. to plant personnel as needed
Assist with preparation of daily Profit and Loss report and weekly and monthly financial related reporting and analysis
Participate in daily KPI (performance metrics) process
Assist with journal entry preparation ensuring integrity and timely close of plant month end financials
Assist with plant inventory accounting and reconciliations
Participate in plant bi-annual financial planning process and prepare Business Planning forms as required in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in plant fixed asset management
Responsible for annual re-cost process planning, coordination, and implementation
Provide cost studies and cost estimates as required
Participate in cross functional teams working to improve plant performance as required
Conduct financial and some other functional J-SOX (Japanese SOX) and audit related activities
Support external audits
Establish trusting working relationships; involved in and understand other functional areas and their impact on financial results
Other miscellaneous financial analysis and activities assigned; Some projects may cross plants
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
This position may require active participation and/or leadership of cross functional project teams
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong sense of ethics and ability to raise issues / concerns in a professional manner and work through difficult topics across functions
Financial & cost accounting experience focusing on analytical activities
Experience in a manufacturing company strongly preferred with knowledge of standard costing practices and inventory management
Solid communication and presentation skills. Ability to professionally represent finance.
Experience in a fully integrated ERP system is strongly preferred
Ability to learn and utilize new systems and programs quickly with minimal supervision
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA / CMA preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, financial accounting and inventory management
Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing or testing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 5% of time.
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Location: Cairo, GA
Department: 04 - Finance
Shift: 1st
Classification: Salary Exempt
Reports To: Grade 305
Summary/Purpose The Plant Financial Analyst is responsible for the integrity of plant financials along with daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the Plant Controller. The analyst conducts cost and performance analysis, manages plant inventory accounting, maintains standards, provides cost quotations, and works with cross functional teams to improve plant performance.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities
Maintain financial controls and ensure integrity in reporting
Provide financial analysis and explanation/financial training, etc. to plant personnel as needed
Assist with preparation of daily Profit and Loss report and weekly and monthly financial related reporting and analysis
Participate in daily KPI (performance metrics) process
Assist with journal entry preparation ensuring integrity and timely close of plant month end financials
Assist with plant inventory accounting and reconciliations
Participate in plant bi-annual financial planning process and prepare Business Planning forms as required in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in plant fixed asset management
Responsible for annual re-cost process planning, coordination, and implementation
Provide cost studies and cost estimates as required
Participate in cross functional teams working to improve plant performance as required
Conduct financial and some other functional J-SOX (Japanese SOX) and audit related activities
Support external audits
Establish trusting working relationships; involved in and understand other functional areas and their impact on financial results
Other miscellaneous financial analysis and activities assigned; Some projects may cross plants
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
This position may require active participation and/or leadership of cross functional project teams
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong sense of ethics and ability to raise issues / concerns in a professional manner and work through difficult topics across functions
Financial & cost accounting experience focusing on analytical activities
Experience in a manufacturing company strongly preferred with knowledge of standard costing practices and inventory management
Solid communication and presentation skills. Ability to professionally represent finance.
Experience in a fully integrated ERP system is strongly preferred
Ability to learn and utilize new systems and programs quickly with minimal supervision
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA / CMA preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, financial accounting and inventory management
Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing or testing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 5% of time.
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