Sr. Business and Financial Analyst

Overview

This role is part of the Smart Infrastructure (SI) team and focuses on managing financial aspects across a network of factories. The Senior Business and Finance Analyst will report into the Electrical Products Finance Operations Manager of Governance and Performance Controller, partner closely with finance leadership and operational stakeholders, and own improvements related to the accuracy of books and records, planning and controlling, KPI measurement, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance controlling, governance, and financial oversight for key operational and corporate initiatives, including:
  • Capital Investments Process, Forecasting and Controls
  • FIFO Process and Controls
  • Accounts Payable Forecasting and Controlling
  • GRIR Health and Management
  • Productivity Process, Forecasting and Controlling
  • Risk and Internal Controls for FIN OPS
  • Additional strategic initiatives as assigned
• Partner proactively with factory leadership, operations teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to:
  • Evaluate business performance
  • Identify risks and opportunities
  • 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.
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned areas by providing guidance, governance, and best practices across the organization.
• Drive continuous enhancement of reporting, analytics, and business intelligence tools to improve:
  • Transparency
  • Standardization
  • Productivity
• Perform regular and ad hoc analysis of business performance against targets, proactively identifying:
  • Trends
  • Risks
  • Anomalies
  • Improvement opportunities
• Facilitate 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.
• 5-8 years’ experience in Finance, preferably in a manufacturing plant environment.
• 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 with the ability to practically apply methodic approaches to overcome business challenges.
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and in-depth know-how of large and complex manufacturing environments.
• Comprehensive SCM- and manufacturing process understanding (beyond finance).

Compensation & Benefits

This position will be 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.

Location

This position will be based preferably at Peachtree Corners, GA or at one of our US Plant locations. Remote work would also be considered.