What are the responsibilities and job description for the FINANCIAL ANALYST position at DEUTZ Corporation?
DEUTZ is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Financial Analyst is responsible for all areas related to financial reporting and analysis within the organization. This position is also responsible for analyzing reported data and making continuous business improvement recommendations. The Financial Analyst will have contact with mid / upper-level management, which requires strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties :
- Consolidate and prepare financial reports including the analysis of the results.
- Report and analyze all sales data, including margin and selling price deviations.
- Analyze current processes for streamlining and automation opportunities.
- Develop and present recommendations on cost savings and other initiatives that drive efficiency and reduce cycle time in report preparation.
- Report and analyze product / customer / segment profitability.
- Analyze & forecast major company cost positions.
- Responsible for all CAPEX reporting, forecasting and tracking
- Provide analytical reviews on P&L and Balance Sheet
- Prepare monthly profitability estimates.
- Work closely with parent company Controlling / Financial Analysis team to help resolve issues and / or improve processes at DCA.
- Analyze cost center actual vs. FC / budget deviations on G / L level (with explanations)
- Ensure that all reporting is submitted in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel Demands : Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0% -10% depending on business needs.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education / Experience
Required :
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Decision Sciences.
Demonstrates strategic and analytical thinking.
1-3 years related experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products with particular focus on advanced Excel. Significant experience with pivot tables, look-up tables and macros required.
Preferred :
Experience with SAP ERP system
Additional Required Skills
Language Ability
Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, agencies or members of the business community. Write speeches and articles for publication.
Mathematical Ability
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demand Requirement
Frequency
Concentration
Daily
Sitting
Daily
Communication
Daily
Vision
Daily
Verbal
Daily
Standing
Daily
Hearing / Listening
Daily
Lifting
Daily
Bending
Daily
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
EEO Statement
DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.
