Financial Analyst

Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Email: Apply by Email TRW Automotive with 2007 sales of $14.7 billion is among the world's ten largest automotive suppliers and is one of the top financial performers in the industry. The company supplies more than 40 major vehicle manufacturers and 250 nameplates and holds leading positions in all of its primary product categories. TRW has more than 200 locations around the world, including more than 150 production facilities. The business employs approximately 66,300 people throughout the world, including approximately 21,600 in North America and approximately 44,600 internationally. At the core of TRW Automotive's culture is a value system that thrives on a highly skilled, global, and diverse workforce. TRW Automotive's ability to serve its customers depends upon the skill, experience and dedication of each employee. TRW Automotive is a company of great minds, and new hires join a world-class group of business leaders, innovators, and engineers committed to making a difference in society and in their communities. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in an environment that lets you demonstrate - and be rewarded for - your best efforts, start your career search here. Financial AnalystResponsibilities: Month end closing process including journal entries, internal and external financial reporting; preparation of monthly, annual, 5 year operating plans including detailed manufacturing budgets, monthly account reconciliations.  Ad hoc reporting/requirements required by Group, Corporate.  Assist the Plant Controller in maintaining system of internal control in compliance with Company policies and procedures as well as compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley section 404.  Degree Preference:    B.S. in Accounting or Finance required. MBA or CPA preferred. Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification preferred.  Experience: 4-7 years progressive experience in cost and financial accounting and financial analysis.  Detailed knowledge of GAAP.  Excellent analytical ability and business understanding.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Extensive knowledge of software applications required(i.e. Excel, Word, Hyperion, Enterprise, SAP).  Possess a high level of independent judgment, professionalism and integrity.  Experience in manufacturing environment strongly preferred.  Must be a self starter, work independently, minimal supervision, able to interact with shop floor employees, peers, customers, and supplies as required.    Candidates should send a letter, resume and salary requirements to: Human ResourcesTRW Automotive2150 Cranebrook DriveAuburn, NY  13021Email: hr.trwauburn@trw.com   As an employer with an Affirmative Action Obligation pursuant to Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, we must comply with government regulations regarding the collection of demographic information about our employees and about those individuals being considered for employment with our organization. In order to meet this objective, TRW Automotive is required to invite individuals being considered for employment to self-identify as to gender, ethnicity, and racial origin. Individuals invited to self-identify may do so immediately or at anytime in the future. WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS EFFORT BY COMPLETING THE APPLICANT PROFILE. PROVISION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY AND REFUSAL TO PROVIDE IT WILL NOT SUBJECT YOU TO ADVERSE TREATMENT. FURTHER, IF PROVIDED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTS AND REGULATIONS.