US-ID Boise, FINANCIAL ANALYST, Photronics 0774
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Position: FINANCIAL ANALYST
Date: October 4, 2006
JOB #0774
Location: Boise, Idaho
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:  FINANCIAL ANALYST

“At Photronics Your Future Is Now!” 

FOR YOU – We offer an environment where your hard work and creative input will be respected, appreciated and rewarded.  This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of advanced technology in a brand new state-of-the-art high-tech manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho.   The ability to work side by side with top talent both at the site and conferring with our Corporate Headquarters in Connecticut – united in our goal to be the best of the best.  If you are looking to work in a positive atmosphere where you will be able to create and put your stamp on developing systems and controls, this position is for you. We offer 100% tuition reimbursement, Bonus plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Scholarship Grant Program (college) for the children of Photronics employees, a Rewards and Recognition Program, a 401K with matching, medical, dental, life insurance, STD and LTD and more.  While we are giving preference to Idaho residents, some relocation assistance is available.  

FOR US – (Job Description)

Position Purpose:

Summary:                  Support, from an accounting and financial decision making perspectives, the execution of the strategy to build and operate a state of the art photomask manufacturing site in Boise, Idaho.  

Operations:                Build, in accordance with Photronics corporate policies, the financial and accounting practices that are needed to support this new facility.  Analyze ongoing income statement, balance sheet and cash flow results of the operations.  Interpret findings, report and act upon them in a meaningful way to facilitate progress toward the Company’s objectives.  Advocate continuous improvement of processes and utilize best practice costing methods to drive profitability. 

Decision Support:      Perform financial modeling including benchmarking as needed to analyze optional outcomes to support strategic and tactical business choices. 

Special Projects:        Apply broad financial and information systems experience to deliver upon the objectives of the business. Prepare ad hoc evaluation tools as needed.  

Be a positive supporting team member to all functional departments.

Principal Accountabilities:

1.   Build financial plans that accurately predict the financial results and needs of this new facility. 

2.   Maintain or develop tools that enhance the company’s ability to evaluate operational results. Assess alternatives and overall financial performance to suggest appropriate course of action. Support or lead operational and process improvement initiatives. 

3.   Work closely across all functions of the operation to facilitate a successful business. 

4.   Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, databases, Oracle and other operational systems to collect, report and act on data. 

5.   Build project accounting and tracking tools for use to control spending activities and to maximize returns on those investments. Utilize best practice costing methods to drive profitability. 

6.   Develop moderately complex financial reports for trending and results analysis. Provide timely and insightful P/L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis. 

7.   Maintain records for and protect the investment in the assets and resources of the business with the overriding goal of running a successful business. 

Qualifications:

·        Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA helpful

·        Certified Management Accountant or Certified Public Accountant preferred

·        8-10 years experience in accounting and/or financial analysis, with emphasis in leading the financial function in a manufacturing environment with emphasis in cost accounting experience

·        Entrepreneurial experiences with a start up operation a big plus

·        Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint as well as Oracle and various operations software

·        Demonstrated leadership for continuous improvement of processes

·        An appropriate sense of urgency as well as a desire for accuracy are critical

·        Must possess an orientation toward building a successful business as well as demonstrated outstanding ethics and judgment.

·        Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

·        Must excel in a team environment

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Resumes to Alice Pajor, Senior Staffing Manager at Photronics; apajor@photronics.com.  NO AGENCIES.  EOE:  m/f/w/d.  

ABOUT PHOTRONICS:  Photronics, Inc., is a leader in the design, development and production of reticles and photomasks for semiconductor and microelectronics applications.  Since 1969, we’ve been changing and evolving to innovate ongoing development in the industry.   We are a 400 million dollar global company with locations in Brookfield, CT; Boise, Idaho; Allen, Texas and international sites in the U.K., Germany, Wales, China, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.    For company information, please visit our web site at www.photronics.com.

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