Business Analyst - Accounting

Position Overview

This role involves providing comprehensive financial and analytical assistance to the Finance and Accounting department. The incumbent will engage in accounts payable processes, support policy and procedure implementation, and focus on enhancing operational efficiency through continuous process improvement. Proficiency in Excel is essential, while familiarity with Power BI is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and document a substantial number of financial transactions and generate related reports.
• Conduct specialized financial and cost evaluations as requested and prepare management reports.
• Support the accounts payable workflow, including review of purchase orders and invoices, and liaise with vendors.
• Contribute to lean and continuous improvement initiatives within the company.
• Monitor, record, and analyze daily activities for cost control and resource management purposes.
• Assist in preparing management reports and participate in deploying planning and reporting software either ad-hoc or within projects.
• Help implement policies and procedures, review financial and internal controls to ensure they meet management goals and adapt to new challenges.
• Perform other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, business, or related field focused on process improvement is mandatory.
• Experience or participation in Lean and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate well with colleagues.
• Proven capability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced team setting with on-the-job training.
• Excellent time management, meticulousness, and planning proficiency.
• Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills utilizing Excel and Power BI.
• High competency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of linked cells, ranges, conditional formatting, tables, pivot tables, formulas, and various charts.
• Capability to accurately perform transactional tasks while following guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of financial and analytical business principles, practices, and procedures.
• Preferred skills include financial or operations analytics experience, strong Power BI and PowerPoint skills, familiarity with SAP, Quantum, and MS SharePoint, and experience in purchasing and administrative support.

Working Environment and Conditions

• Must operate safely in compliance with OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.

Company and Job Commitments

• Commit to company values and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Incorporate Lean and P3E methodologies into daily tasks for ongoing process enhancement.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Meet work schedule requirements reliably.
• Perform additional duties as assigned beyond this description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Embraer is an employer committed to equal opportunity.