About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry.  Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly.  Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary 

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will lead business planning, forecasting and financial reporting and analysis for Cretex Medical CDT and drive standard processes for periodic reporting to management and operations teams.  Be a strategic partner to the Senior Director of Finance, Controller, Operating Company Leadership, and mentor others in financial reporting, forecasting and analytical best practices.  

• Special project-based work to support improving financial reporting breadth, accuracy and efficiency
• Support cross company projects by partnering with affiliates and Cretex Companies corporate office to drive enhanced and harmonized financial reporting solutions
• Support annual planning and periodic forecasting processes in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner
• Collection and analysis of operational costs to establish and maintain direct and indirect manufacturing cost standards
• Develop ad-hoc financial models, scenarios, and analysis
• Analyze KPIs, ensuring accuracy and enhancing automation and delivery, identify cause of variances and recommend improvements
• Cash flow modeling for annual plan, periodic forecasts, and ad-hoc reporting
• Utilize BI and Financial reporting tools to evaluate and deliver meaningful insights into the business
• Deep knowledge of ERP software and other financial reporting systems, including data mining and extraction for analysis
• Support ERP, FP&A and business analytics software implementations
• Perform detail analysis on sales, pricing, margin, operating expenses, inflation, and productivity
• Provide meaningful operational job performance data and insight to identify process improvements and support critical decision making
• Monitor and investigate cost variances, drive necessary actions with cross functional team members to address deficiencies
• Develop and update standard comprehensive financial reports and graphs for periodic reporting
• Identify improvement activities throughout the organization to improve overall performance and profitability
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments:  sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and operations
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or 10 years of relevant analytical experience
• Significant analytical skill set including utilization of financial reporting and BI tools, including use of advance Excel tools
• Strong quantitative abilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work through and influence others
• Ability to manage others if needed and work in teams
• High level of business acumen
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Certificates
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• “The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.”
• “I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.”
• “I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

Compensation:

This is a bonus eligible postion.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.