Finance & Planning Analyst

Musco Sports Lighting is seeking to hire an experienced analyst to help drive improvements in our standard costing processes, develop an in-depth understanding of Musco’s lighting projects from a process and accounting purview, and provide proactive analysis to help support senior leaders better understand results and support decisions. This position will provide a strong candidate with the opportunity to contribute to Musco’s success while growing their professional skills to position them for future career advancement within the accounting team or other areas of the company.

The position reports to the Business Analysis Manager. The business analysis team is responsible for the development of management reporting that aligns with the operational priorities and providing advanced analysis and modeling to support business decisions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for revenue recognition analysis across Musco’s portfolio or projects. This involves understanding the business model and accounting requirements, then using high volumes of project data to generate exception reporting and perform analysis.
• Help spot system and process issues and then participate in teams to resolve and improve.
• Supports various monthly analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Responsible for maintaining, updating, and monitoring standard cost and system updates.
• Analyzes budget vs. actual to identify variances to standard and causes.
• Works closely with various team leaders, including purchasing, supply chain, and manufacturing, to cost and inventory analysis to help inform decisions.
• Leads quarterly cost reviews, which directly impact pricing strategies.
• Partners with manufacturing and purchasing to evaluate and track cost saving initiatives.
• Active participation in the annual forecasting process related to standard cost setting/updates and manufacturing costs, including process improvements.
• Active member of the accounting team to help drive efficiency and effectiveness through the accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of 5 years working in related roles
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to work with a variety of individuals at all levels both internally and externally.
• Strong understanding of standard costing concepts and practical application.

• Highly proficient with software to include Excel (Advanced to expert level), Power Point, and Word.
• Advanced knowledge or passion to learn PowerBI for analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of financial systems and data structures.

Who is Musco?

Musco is the global leader in sports and large area lighting solutions. We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium. Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems. We are forward thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology. A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. If you’d like to work with a Team that appreciates you, and is invested in your future, Musco may be a great fit for you. The Des Moines Register has named Musco an Iowa Top Workplace recipient. Read more here.

What does Musco offer?

At Musco we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of. That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization. We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or to simply have time to do the things you enjoy.

In addition, we offer:

• Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Profit sharing – calculated based on profitability
• 4% 401K match – immediately vested
• 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance

What does Musco do?

We make a difference in your hometown and on the world stage through innovative lighting and field solutions. We do so all while working to reduce glare and protect the night sky. Musco is proud to partner with the International Dark Sky Association in offering efficient lighting solutions that help minimize light pollution. In addition, we believe helping others is a priority. If giving back is important to you, learn more about Musco’s Mini-Pitch System™ Solution in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation where we’ve helped youth in underserved areas have access to more recreational opportunities.

Join Musco where we are Team first, where possibilities come to life, and where we work on local and global solutions that matter. We invite you to apply at musco.com/careers. Stay connected with us on social media to learn more about the Musco Team.