Financial Analyst

In this role, you will be responsible for strategic planning and controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and assisting the Senior Financial Analyst in analyzing financial and operational data.

You will:

• Assist with the creation of alternatives and recommendations for process improvement and increased profitability.
• Develop, document, and present benchmarking data.
• Provide support and training to the accounting/finance team as needed.
• Be hands-on with statistical analysis and financial software applications.

Responsibility:

• Support the Senior Financial Analyst by being a trusted financial advisor for the management and the point of contact for corporate control.
• Involved in strategic FI/CO projects with the global team.
• Consolidate, create, and update report templates.
• Analyze financial data and operative key figures, considering company goals, financial standing, and overall business performance.
• Improve business performance by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and implementing countermeasures with other departments and the management team.
• Support improvement of internal Controlling and Finance processes and automation of processes to align with corporate requirements.
• Assist with updating standard cost calculations and product calculations for projects.
• Track and determine sales, margins, and profitability in close coordination with the Senior Financial Analyst and Sales Excellence team.
• Assist Senior Financial Analyst with the preparation and management of forecast, budget, and strategic planning data, and templates, ensuring associated timelines are met.
• Assist with internal and external audit documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting.
• Minimum of two years of related accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in global manufacturing/procurement preferred.
• Minimum two years of SAP-related experience or equivalent ERP experience.
• Ability to travel in the US or internationally as required.