What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Forecasting Analyst position at Gentherm?
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At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.
Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.
The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.
Revenue Forecasting Analyst
Impact and Opportunity
The Financial Analyst supports the North America budget and forecasting processes on a weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis. This role will work closely with the North America Sales Team to deliver reports and analysis to understand customer trends and influence decision making. The North America Financial Analyst will be responsible for delivering detailed sales data analytics by customer, program, and technology to various levels of management throughout the organization and supports the month end closing activities.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Competencies
Deliver Results
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.
Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.
The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.
Revenue Forecasting Analyst
Impact and Opportunity
The Financial Analyst supports the North America budget and forecasting processes on a weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis. This role will work closely with the North America Sales Team to deliver reports and analysis to understand customer trends and influence decision making. The North America Financial Analyst will be responsible for delivering detailed sales data analytics by customer, program, and technology to various levels of management throughout the organization and supports the month end closing activities.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Assist in North America sales budget & forecasting process by working with Account Managers to ensure accurate information
- Work closely with the Sales Department to report and analyze volume and prices variances on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Work with the manufacturing locations to develop a weekly/monthly sales forecast to give regional management updated revenue information
- Track monthly pricing accruals & LTA’s, to monitor the status of long-term agreements and ensure compliance. Perform documentation for SOX-controls to Auditors
- Support Sales Team at Recovery activities and validate the P&L impact
- Maintain and update product hierarchies in the Part Sales Workflow in SAP to ensure accurate categorization and reporting
- Support margin analysis by identifying the Leakers & Bleeders by tracking underperforming products for corrective actions
- Analyze cost structures and recommend cost saving opportunities
- Maintain and update product hierarchies in the Part Sales Workflow in SAP to ensure accurate categorization and reporting
- The information is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.
- 2-3 years of position-related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Experience working with global budgeting or forecasting
- Advanced Excel experience, including complex formulas, simple macros, process automation, complex graphs, and pivot tables
- Automotive and/or Manufacturing Experience
- SAP Experience
- Strong Communication skills
- Ability to present to management & senior leadership
Competencies
Deliver Results
- Understand the mission and output of your team; set SMART objectives and deliver
- Focus on agility and commitment to continuous improvement; Understand and act on internal and external drivers of change
- Foster a culture of learning and development; Support individual growth through continuous feedback to achieve personal and professional goals
- Openly embrace, create, implement and support new and innovative ideas, processes and technology that deliver business results
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.