Financial Analyst

Overview

A leading provider of energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions for data centers is seeking a Financial Analyst to support their Data Center Cooling division. This role focuses on financial reporting and analysis related to material costs and product profitability, providing critical insights to drive profitable growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product and customer profitability through gross margin, with detailed visibility into material and manufacturing costs
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to identify margin drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Develop and maintain costing models, customer profitability analyses, and margin reporting tools to support pricing and commercial decisions
• Perform variance analysis on material costs, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports on material margin, cost, and profitability for business and finance leadership
• Monitor cost changes across products and projects, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement
• Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range planning through detailed cost and margin modeling
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects focused on profitability enhancement and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics
• Minimum of 1+ years of financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, analytics, and model building
• Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow measures, and their interrelationships
• Knowledge of general accounting, financial analysis, and forecasting
• High attention to detail with ability to reconcile complex data sets and ensure accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to present complex data simply and navigate system limitations to create value-added reports
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and coordinate efforts across multiple plants
• Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI and other business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with Syteline or SAP ERP systems
• Experience with Planful software
• Background in cost accounting or standard costing within manufacturing

Position Attributes

• Proactive with a bias for action, willing to tackle complex projects
• Integrity and transparency in work, respectful of others
• Accountability for delivering results in a performance-driven environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving industry
• Willingness to challenge oneself professionally and contribute to long-term company success

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Benefits begin on day one
• 401(k) match
• Four weeks of vacation accrued in the first year
• Air-conditioned work environment

Location

Madison, Wisconsin (or as specified by the employer)

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of innovative cooling solutions that support high-performance data centers powering AI, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure worldwide. The position involves collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.