Inventory Analyst Finance

Description America Fujikura Limited (publicly known as AFL) is a premiere service provider in the global telecommunications industry focusing on leading-edge network technology, quality, safety and superior customer satisfaction. AFL manufactures, engineers, and installs the fiber optic products and equipment that communications providers need to provide quad-play solutions to their customers. Everyone belongs at AFL. At AFL, we value and respect unique contribution and talents. As a global company with customers of every race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, ability, background, and experience, we believe that we can serve our team members and customers better if cultural diversity is naturally engrained within the fibers of our company. America Fujikura Limited (AFL) is in search of a Finance Inventory Analyst. We are looking for an active problem solver with a strong inclination for process improvement and a desire to contribute significantly to our dynamic organization. In this position, you will report to the Director of Finance – Planning and Analysis and collaborate with Business Units' management, Purchasing staff, PMO team, and financial staff. The Financial Inventory Analyst role is a crucial contributor will involve developing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining processes to ensure precise inventory valuation across all inventory areas. What You'll Accomplish Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation through monitoring and maintenance of inventory standard costs and physical counts. Coordinate and support the physical inventory process across all entities, ensuring variances are isolated, understood and that all related finance processes are adhered to. Perform periodic inventory cycle counts on high circulation/value items. Maintain inventory accuracy through control of PO receiving, inventory transfers, relief of inventory to projects, and invoicing occur accurately and timely with no significant variations. Maintain the policies for inventory valuation. Provide timely costing information to leadership to ensure selling prices align to the latest market costs for billable material items. Ensure inventory adjustments are approved, recorded, and documented. Complete ongoing systematic reviews of standard costs for all entities. Monitor inventory-related business risks such as inventory levels, obsolescence, etc. Provide support and explanation for all inventory valuation questions. Work with operations to ensure the proper setup of new products for all entities (BOM and routing assistance). Complete month-end close processes ensuring all Great Plains generated transactions are posted accurately and in a timely manner with balance sheet accounts reconciled. Complete control environment self-assessment of key controls annually. Support audit requirements to ensure timely delivery and response to audit questions. Work with the financial analyst and business unit management to forecast and review the P&L periodically. Personal Attributes Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis. Results focused - driven to achieve. Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision. Flexible - open to change and innovative technology. Rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles. Detail oriented - excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks. Interpersonal skills - able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business. Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to various situations, and prioritizing multiple work assignments simultaneously. Team Player skills - Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times. Qualifications Knowledge of accounting and control processes with a large complex organization. Experience with the financial closing cycle, audit processes and control environment knowledge. 2+ years of accounting experience in a finance role in a distribution, construction and/or service environment. Advanced skills in MS Excel are a requirement. Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint is considered an asset. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Great Plains, Solomon) or project-based accounting software is considered an asset. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple sources of diverse and complex information applied to the resolution of complex issues. Work Location: Hybrid/Remote Surrey, British Columbia or Calgary, Alberta Why AFL? AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members’ unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions. We provide best-in-class training to ensure you have everything you need to succeed and grow. Additional Perks: Competitive pay system Annual merit increases Thriving work sites with continued employment even through the winter months. Excellent training and professional development opportunities A supportive and diverse team environment Opportunity to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing industry. Ready to Join Us? We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply! We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact [email protected]. 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