What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis position at Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role within the Global ER&D Business Finance organization, supporting all aspects of Fixed Costs and Capex financial management. This role is 90% operational and 10% strategic, with a focus on forecast accuracy, monthly actuals review, variance analysis, and effective business partnering with global engineering leaders.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, a statistical mindset, and a continuous improvement approach to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and elevate decision-making across the ER&D function.
Responsibilities
- Own monthly and quarterly Fixed Cost and Capex forecast cycles, ensuring accuracy, alignment to targets, and timely updates to leadership.
- Review monthly actuals vs. forecast vs. target, providing clear, concise, and action-oriented variance analysis.
- Partner closely with ER&D Directors, Managers, and Project Teams to explain financial results, identify risks & opportunities, and propose mitigation actions.
- Prepare and support executive-level presentations, including monthly ER&D financial slides and QBR content.
- Monitor Capex initiatives, track NPDI project spend, validate business cases, and support governance processes.
- Request and validate journal entries to ensure the general ledger accurately reflects business activity.
- Perform deep-dive analytics to identify cost optimization opportunities and efficiency gains across ER&D.
- Support and enhance core processes—including forecast models, reporting packages, and intake workflows—leveraging automation and advanced tools where possible.
- Collaborate with peers across Finance and Engineering to promote transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a strong statistical mindset to evaluate trends, improve forecasting models, and bring data-driven thinking to recurring processes.
- Proactively seek out development opportunities, learn new tools, and contribute to building a high-performing team culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis experience (FP&A, cost analysis, operational finance, or similar).
- Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills with a statistics-oriented approach to data.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with financial systems.
- Ability to present insights clearly across all levels, including senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, operate with urgency, and meet tight deadlines.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong communication and business partnering skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with HFM/EPM, Oracle EBS, PowerQuery, or Alteryx.
- Experience supporting Fixed Costs and/or Capex in a global environment.
- Background working with ER&D, product development, or operational teams.
- Experience preparing executive-level financial presentations.
- Demonstrated success in continuous improvement, automation, or process redesign efforts.
Physical & Environmental Demands: -
- None
Travel Required: -
- <5%
ABOUT US
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.