Operations Analyst jobs in United States, New York, City Of Albany

Job Description

This finance role reports to theSPG Lab Finance Manager. It collaborates with various cross-functional organizations globally and requires the ability to provide accurate data which will lead to solutions to complex technical and business problems.

Major Responsibilities

This is a dynamic role that will support theArizona Research Center Lab at Arizona State University. The candidate will drive financial analytics, execution of site gross spend & university engagement commitments with lab operations and internal BU customers. The position requires an individual who is eager to work cross functionally to provide valued operation, financial planning, and decision support:

• Develop a business partnership with the operations team and help drive accountability and attainment of key performance metrics for total lab spending and utilization
• Assist the lab manager in development of Annual Operating Plan and quarterly forecasts
• Own and communicate cost allocation model of lab cost to internal BU customers
• Communicate allocation charges to internal customer for lab bay occupancy
• Assist with analysis on capital projects for site operations
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate site financial performance versus budgets and forecasts
• Guide monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting and analysis to finance service providers (ACE)

Qualifications & Preferences:

• Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic accounting knowledge, P&L reporting and analysis
• Strong organizational and project administration skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements

• Require quarterly travel to lab site in Phoenix Arizona.

Experience

• 1-4 years of corporate finance experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree inbusiness/accounting/financeor related field

About the program

Our Summer Analyst Program is a nine to ten week summer internship for students pursuing a bachelors / graduate degree. You will be fully immersed in our day-to-day activities.

As a participant, you will:

• Attend orientation where you’ll learn about our culture, as well as the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of the firm
• Receive training designed to help you succeed
• Have the opportunity to work on real responsibilities alongside fellow interns and our people

About the program

Our New Analyst Program is a full-time program for final year undergraduate and graduate students. As a new analyst, you will learn about our businesses, develop important relationships, and build career-enhancing skills.

As a participant, you will:

• Learn about the firm and how we do business
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support our businesses
• Have unlimited access to the training and guidance to help you prepare for the next level
• Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm

About the program

Our Summer Analyst Program is a nine to ten week summer internship for students pursuing a bachelors / graduate degree. You will be fully immersed in our day-to-day activities.

As a participant, you will:

• Attend orientation where you’ll learn about our culture, as well as the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of the firm
• Receive training designed to help you succeed
• Have the opportunity to work on real responsibilities alongside fellow interns and our people

About the program

Our New Analyst Program is a full-time program for final year undergraduate and graduate students. As a new analyst, you will learn about our businesses, develop important relationships, and build career-enhancing skills.

As a participant, you will:

• Learn about the firm and how we do business
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to support our businesses
• Have unlimited access to the training and guidance to help you prepare for the next level
• Build your professional network and interact with colleagues across the firm

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading all Manufacturing and Logistics/Warehousing activities at the 3M Unionized Tonawanda facility

• Assuring compliance with corporate and local governmental safety, health and environmental rules, policies, and procedures

• Coordinating Operations activities such that products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives

• Ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity of production facility leveraging Lean Six Sigma and other methodologies

• Actively participating in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with 3M’s values and ethical standards

• Providing direct supervision to professional and support levels which include objective setting, performance management, and motivating, as well as training and coaching

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

• Seven (7) years of Manufacturing/Production Operations experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MBA or master’s degree in engineering discipline

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a private, public, government or military environment

• LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Master Black Belt certified

• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen

• Previous work experience in a union environment

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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