Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Location: Collierville, TN

About the Company:

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.

Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.

IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines - private equity, private credit and real estate - in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com.

Job Summary:

Based in Collierville, TN, you''ll work with stakeholders across the business to review and consolidate forecasts, ensuring the latest financial planning cascades across the business. You will need to develop close working relationships with key cross functional stakeholders to identify opportunities where analytics can be leveraged to benefit objectives. Your role is key in analyzing and interpreting results to enable the business to make informed strategic decisions with significant exposure to senior business leaders. Reporting to the Sr. Finance Director, you''ll work together to ensure to meet tight deadlines, handle a demanding and fluctuating workload and at the same time provide accurate and reliable data.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Prepare and distribute recurring sales, customer, product, and channel performance reports.
• Perform gross-to-net revenue analysis, including rebates, promotions, freight, pricing adjustments, and customer deductions.
• Analyze sales trends, customer profitability, product performance, and margin performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Extract, validate, and consolidate data from ERP systems, BI tools, and other reporting platforms.
• Develop and maintain standardized reports, dashboards, and KPI scorecards for business stakeholders.
• Support month-end and management reporting through data collection, analysis, and performance commentary.
• Monitor and report on rebate programs, promotions, and other commercial spending activities.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentations to support business reviews and decision-making.
• Identify reporting process improvements and support automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Document reporting procedures and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide analytical support to Finance Directors, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Perform ad hoc reporting, data requests, and special projects as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in finance required. Experience in manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong analytical capability and the curiosity to blend various data sets to develop valuable insights across categories or departments.
• You are considered to be a strong communicator, with the ability to combine your understanding of the financial process with persuasiveness and confidence.
• Proven track record of problem solving, contributing, and influencing across levels and functions - analyses, coordinates, executes and presents findings.

Other Preferred Experiences

• Experience with JDE and Insight preferred.
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite including Excel analytical skillset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently in fast paced environment.
• Ability to drive process improvements and sustainment with minimal supervision.
• Travel approx. 10%.

Our Offer

We''re a rapidly growing midsized company with a customer-centric mentality operating fast and lean. We think big, embrace problem solving, and believe our proven business system gives us a competitive edge in the markets we play. Through experience in this role, mentoring and via formal instruction, we will grow your career and develop you based off your strengths and interests.

A career with IPS Corporation will push you and challenge you, providing growth opportunities and the prospects to advance your career. If you are a driven performer, you will work with committed, like-minded people, giving you the support to reach your full potential.