Financial Analyst

Overview

This Financial Analyst role supports the AIS Division through business performance analysis, planning, forecasting, operational reporting, and data management. The position analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends and support business decision-making, coordinates division planning and reporting activities, and supports S&OP and strategic supply chain processes. You will serve as a business partner to Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, and other stakeholders with a primary focus on business analysis, planning, and decision support.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and distribute monthly consolidated quantity, operating, and financial reports, including commentary and variance analysis for senior leadership.
• Analyze actual and forecast performance against budgets and estimates for sales, manufacturing costs, and selling, general, and administrative expenses.
• Identify, investigate, and help explain financial trends, deviations, and business performance drivers.
• Provide managers and functional leaders with financial analysis and routine dashboards that support accountability and informed decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Support the semiannual budget process and related system uploads for the Americas legal entities within the AIS Division.
• Coordinate the North America SG&A budget with cost center owners and support Latin America entities in completing required budget submissions.
• Maintain actual, estimate, and budget data used for monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual reporting and planning.
• Maintain the 36-month rolling forecast used to support the Sales and Operations Planning process.
• Complete headquarters templates and administrative requirements for budgeting, mid-term planning, quarterly reporting, and other finance activities.

Data Management, Systems & Business Intelligence

• Extract, validate, and load monthly actual and budget data used in Power BI reporting and other financial tools.
• Update forecasting and reporting tools with monthly actual results and verify that files are complete and accurate before use.
• Coordinate plant fixed-cost, operational, and other data requests with operations and the global controlling team.
• Maintain organized, reliable financial work files and supporting documentation in accordance with established processes.

Strategic Supply Chain & S&OP Support

• Support the monthly rough-cut planning process through data maintenance, process execution, and validation of required inputs and outputs.
• Run recurring reports that support inventory, master production scheduling, customer service level, capacity, and other supply chain metrics and processes.
• Prepare and maintain the monthly supply plan across the planning horizon, including capacity utilization by plant and production line.
• Perform assigned SAP purchasing and goods-receipt transactions associated with approved supply chain activities.
• Collaborate with global operations, supply chain, demand planning, and business stakeholders to validate planning data and resolve discrepancies.

Cross-Functional & Global Business Support

• Partner with regional managers, functional directors, controllers, and global stakeholders to fulfill reporting and analysis needs.
• Support implementation of division and corporate finance initiatives within the AIS Division.
• Communicate financial and operational information clearly across functions, legal entities, regions, and cultures.
• Perform other related financial analysis, reporting, planning, and business support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; a Finance degree must include relevant accounting experience.
• Minimum of two years of accounting, finance, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, detailed work and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify variances, and communicate findings to business stakeholders.
• Proactive communication, problem-solving, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus an annual incentive tied to individual performance.
• Expected base salary range: $81,399.24 - $122,098.85 annually.
• Healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Ten company holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education reimbursement.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Additional offerings as part of the benefits package.

Location

DE, NY, NJ, WV, SC, NC, TX

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.