Sr Financial Analyst

Senior financial analyst provides support to the VP Finance by analyzing the revenue and gross margins of the actual units and product support on a monthly actual basis. Also responsible for the creation and consolidation system (Oracle EPM) load of the budget and forecast files for sales and gross margin. Responsible for ad hoc analysis including reporting from Oracle EPM and ERP systems that could include requests from corporate, tax, legal, and audit.

Responsibilities:

• Revenue and GM forecasting. Establish process/tools for Wholegoods and Aftermarket Plans, Quarterly updates and ad hoc projections. Analyze actual performance vs. established targets. Coordinate inputs/outputs with I/C partners.
• Product cost analytics. Partner with Operations Finance Director to develop tools and process to analyze and communicate product cost trends. Support the analysis of material, freight and outsourcing initiatives in addition to modeling changes in factory activity.
• Month end closing. Analyze Wholegoods, Aftermarket and miscellaneous revenue and cost during closing process. Complete assigned entries/analysis. Support Regional VP in the explanation of variances, projection of trends and period over period changes.
• Sales analysis. Support regional sales team for Wholegoods and Aftermarket with backlog reporting, modeling of programs/initiatives and analysis of performance against established objectives.
• Business process improvement/analysis. Represent regional Finance on cross-functional teams tasked with optimizing processes, improving controls and evaluating/documenting technology solutions .
• Special projects. Represent regional finance team in special initiatives for corporate, auditors, external reporting agencies, etc…
• Training. Support the development and delivery of training on finance/accounting concepts, initiatives and metrics within Accounting group and Americas region.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced Excel skills (Look-up, Pivot Tables, Business process modeling)
• ERP/Consolidation software (BaaN, HFM, Oracle, Oracle EPM, Infor)
Database/query development (Access, PowerBI)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Effective oral, written & graphical communication targeting all levels of organization.
• Organization of facts & data in a manner that facilitates thorough review and evaluation of business issues
• Ability to identify root cause(s) and recommendations for corrective action
• Drive for resolution of issues, maintaining ownership to completion
• Collaboration with operations accounting and sales administration is crucial

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• 6 year’s experience in accounting/finance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Month end closing responsibility
• Budgeting leadership experience
• Knowledge of Standard Cost / Operations finance
• Cross functional project teams

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment

Health and Safety:

• Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) required by Company Policy for the job being performed both in the facility and during customer visits.
• Know and follow established job specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can.

Work Environment:

• Normal Office environment

Travel Required: (Percentage 0-100) Domestic 10%

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.