Financial Analyst

Summary:

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepares financial reports in accordance with Voith standards to drive the decision-making process for local and regional management. Performs inventory analysis; KPI’s; dashboards; overhead analysis; cost center planning and customer analysis. Business partner to Controllers and all department heads. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• :Analyzes cost center/overhead data (Plan vs. actual cost deviations; absorption analysis, assists in cost center planning
• )Analyze and code vendor invoices and other relevant accounting documents and process accordingly
• .Works on month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing inventory reconciliations, identify discrepancies or issues, physical inventory counts, overhead analysis, and supporting schedules against a defined deadline
• .Establishes and updates meaningful KPI’s and dashboards for various departments to drive the decision-making process
• .Assists with compiling and analyzing financial information and prepares for audits of company’s accounts (internal & external)
• .Assists in preparing financial information detailing for assets, liabilities and capital; prepares the balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial positions
• .Assists with maintaining fixed asset system, leasing contract system, capital investment tracking and reporting
• .Prepares Ad-Hoc reports, presentations, financial documentation support
• .Support Global Business Service center with intercompany reconciliation at half year and year-end
• .Supports Controller on special projects
• .Participate in Finance Transformation project driven by AI and Automation

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Requirement

• s:BA/BS in Accounting or Finan
• ce2 to 5 years’ experience in an Accounting/Financial role, including experience with general ledger function and month-end/year-end close proce
• ssExpert in Microsoft Office including Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Sumifs), PowerPoint and Outlo
• okFamiliarity with VBA, SQL, Power BI and ETL tools like Alteryx are preferre
• d.Extreme tech-savvy with a drive for technology and automation project
• s.Experience in JDE or SAP, or equivalent ERP syst
• emStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to analyze large amounts of data and communicate/present findin
• gsAbility to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectiv
• esSelf-starter, strong sense of ownership, reliab
• leStrong written and verbal communication skil
• lsStrong teamwork capabiliti
• esAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment during certain business cycles (planning, month-end and year-end close) against a defined timeli
• neAbility to travel 2-4 domestic trips annuall