Sr. Business and Financial Analyst

Overview

This role is part of the Smart Infrastructure (SI) team and supports financial management across a network of factories. The position reports to the Electrical Products Finance Operations Manager of Governance and Performance Controller and partners closely with finance and operations leadership, including the Head of Finance, North America Operations, Finance Director of Operations, Systems, EP NA Factories, Segment Finance teams, and other internal functions.

The role supports governance and performance controlling, improves the accuracy of books and records, enables planning and controlling, measures achievement of KPIs, and drives improvement projects.

Location: Peachtree Corners (near an SI EP plant). Remote eligibility is generally limited to current employees or candidates with a proven track record of success in remote work environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance controlling, governance, and financial oversight for key operational and corporate initiatives, including:
  • Tariff transparency, management, and analysis
  • Freight cost performance and optimization
  • Headcount planning and controlling
  • Delegation of Authority (LoA) governance
  • Central Operations cost center planning, forecasting, and controlling
  • Additional strategic initiatives as assigned
• Partner proactively with factory leadership, operations teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver management presentations, business reviews, and decision proposals to support executive decision-making.
• Independently analyze complex business, organizational, process, and system-related topics, translating findings into actionable recommendations and measurable improvement initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned areas, providing guidance, governance, and best practices.
• Drive continuous enhancement of reporting, analytics, and business intelligence tools to improve transparency, standardization, and productivity.
• Perform regular and ad hoc analysis of business performance against targets, identifying trends, risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate constructive performance discussions with factories and key stakeholders to ensure accountability and achievement of business objectives.
• Provide qualified backup support across the EP NA Finance Operations Governance and Performance Controlling organization to ensure continuity of critical processes and deliverables.
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other business requirements as needed.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting, Finance.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance (level 7).
• 8+ years of experience in Finance (level 6).
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of large and complex manufacturing environments.
• Comprehensive SCM and manufacturing process understanding (beyond finance).
• Very strong in-depth knowledge of SAP (FI/CO) and digitalization/automation tools (Tableau, Snowflake, etc.).
• Strong networking, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills and experience; change management experience.
• Solution-oriented thinking and ability to practically apply methodic approaches to overcome business challenges.
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance or CPA.
• 5–10 years’ experience in Finance, preferably in a manufacturing plant environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Job Level Disclosure: Posted and hired at one of two job levels based on candidate qualifications and experience and successful demonstration of key responsibilities and knowledge.

• Level 7: Requires a minimum of 5+ years of applicable professional experience.
  • Salary Range: $74,970-$128,520
• Level 6: Requires a minimum of 8+ years of applicable professional experience.
  • Salary Range: $91,463-$156,794

The final level will be determined at the time of offer based on the selected candidate’s skills, experience, and overall alignment with the role.