Finance Graduate

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Finance Graduate

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: FP&A Manager

Location: Columbia, Maryland, USA

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

Drive high performance, support strategic decision-making and drive business performance by analyzing commercial activity against market trends, ensuring pricing accuracy and implementing processes to support the finance team through cross collaborative work within a constantly evolving environment.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements and reports to support business decision-making and ensure compliance with Group Accounting Manual.
• Month-End Close Activities: Support the monthly close process by reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, analyzing variances, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth, often using tools like Excel, Power BI, or our ERP system.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements, including audits and risk assessments.
• Conduct detailed financial modeling and analysis to support pricing strategies, assess market trends, and evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Procurement teams to align pricing strategies with customer needs and market conditions.
• Serve as a financial liaison for key stakeholders—senior leadership, customers, and suppliers—to ensure transparency in pricing decisions and financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to build business cases and effectively present findings and recommendations.
• Monitor order intake and backlog for Tate customers, communicating demand insights and capacity impacts to relevant internal teams.
• Perform global cost analysis across vendors and suppliers, develop cost models, and identify opportunities for profitability and growth.
• Produce ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• University Graduate with a degree in business, engineering or science disciplines.
• Experience working in a business for 1 year or more.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Succinct communication skills that provide clear and unambiguous direction throughout the business.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and logical mindset which allows you to anticipate problems and implement systems to prevent issues occurring.
• Skilled in bringing people together to achieve a common goal.
• Process driven mindset with a focus on controls and accountability.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering company.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from a varied set of backgrounds.

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we continue to grow (USA Canada, Ireland and Australia) new positions and opportunities are available, offering some accelerated careers (locally and globally) for the right person.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: With the fast-paced nature of our business and high degree of collaboration, your new role is diverse and multifaceted – making you a more versatile employee with a broadened skill set.
• Recognition and visibility: As we expand, there is a greater chance for our senior leaders to notice your wonderful contributions and efforts. We love to celebrate success at Tate.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You will have the chance to take ownership of projects, make decisions that shape the company's direction, and innovate without bureaucracy.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate and work together to provide excellence.

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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.