Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible to assist multiple facilities (manufacturing and distribution) (local and non-local) in financial performance tracking and reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Controller by assisting in the monthly close process, forecasting and budgeting. The Senior Financial Analyst may be asked to identify and/or assist in the implementation of cost savings opportunities, process and procedure improvements, and other special projects. The Senior Financial Analyst works with plant management to ensure forecast and budget compliance.

Job Responsibilities:
* Individual will assist in the monthly close process, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, variance analysis and plant reporting
* Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process
* Work with plant cost center owners in compliance with forecast and budget spending
* Special projects

Experience:
* Three + years of professional accounting or finance experience
* Manufacturing accounting/finance experience is a plus
* Strong SAP/R3 and Business Warehouse skills are strongly desired

Education:
* B.S. degree in accounting or finance (3+ years’ experience preferred)
* CPA, CMA, MBA or other professional designation a plus

Skills and abilities:
* High degree of financial analysis to help interpret financial data. Individual must be capable of assisting in identifying, creating and implementing solutions to procedure issues and enhance financial reporting.
* Must be able to identify and articulate process issues and attempt to formulate solutions.
* Individual must be able to work on accounting and operational issues that require communicating with various levels of the organization (production associates to Corporate finance)
* In addition, the correct individual will have to interact with a wide variety of people and functions, so a strong sense of customer service is required
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Enjoy a highly competitive benefit package! Associate benefits make up an important part of your compensation at The Scotts Company. Just as Scotts is committed to quality products, the company has developed a great package of benefits, called Live Total Health, which includes benefits and wellness programs to help enhance you and your family\’s total health – physical, financial and personal. The package includes health, dental, life insurance, 401(K), tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, employee assistance programs and much more!

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is headquartered in Marysville, Ohio. More information on the company can be found at www.scotts.com and www.facebook.com/scottslawn.

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world\’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands. Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.