Finance Specialist

About the Role

The Finance Specialist supports the finance function of Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc., including daily cash management, cash flow forecasting, and funding and debt management. The role also supports accounting, budgeting, and reporting activities in coordination with the Accounting and Finance teams, and offers broad exposure to corporate finance operations in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management and Operations

• Prepare bank reconciliations and report the cash position on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Support payment processing, including payment release and bank file transmission, in accordance with internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Review AR/AP open items and support collection and vendor payment scheduling to manage working capital.
• Maintain bank account records and support bank account opening, closing, and signatory/access updates.

Cash Flow Forecasting

• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) and analyze variances against actuals.
• Forecast working capital requirements (monthly, quarterly, and annual).

Funding and Debt Management

• Support the arrangement and execution of funding for working capital and capital investment, including bank loans, credit facilities, and intercompany loans.
• Maintain the debt schedule; monitor loan balances, drawdowns, repayments, interest, and fees; and reconcile them with lender statements.
• Prepare loan payment and interest forecasts and ensure timely repayment in line with agreed terms.
• Support covenant monitoring and prepare compliance reports and supporting documents for lenders and headquarters.
• Prepare documentation and coordinate with banks, lenders, and headquarters for new financing, renewals, and amendments, including letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Support monitoring of interest rate and foreign exchange exposure related to financing activities.

Accounting and Reporting

• Review finance-related G/L accounts (cash, loans, interest) and prepare journal entries in SAP.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing, including interest and other accruals, and tax filing.
• Support the annual budget and forecast process, including budget revisions for cash, interest expense, and financing, and report related budget and forecast data.
• Respond to internal, external audit, and headquarters requests related to financing.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or banking (relevant internship experience considered for entry-level candidates).
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP) and corporate finance concepts such as cash flow, working capital, and debt financing.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and with external banks.

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk through and work in the production area as needed.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance or accounting in a manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with loan agreements, credit facilities, and covenant monitoring.
• Experience with SAP FI and bank portals or a finance management system.
• Professional certification or progress toward CPA, CTP, or CFA.