Sr. Financial Analyst-Planning & Analysis

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.

• Serve as Finance business partner to the Systems operations leadership in meeting their business and financial objectives; provide regular reports of key performance indicators; identify variances from expected results, risks to projected performance and opportunities for improvement; present and communicate findings to operations leadership
• Support the Systems accounting close and reporting processes to ensure timeliness and accuracy; prepare and review accounting entries and trial balance reports to ensure completeness
• Prepare and maintain annual financial budget and monthly forecast for all of Systems manufacturing; coordinate with interdependent functional groups to produce an integrated, combined and by plant plan (factory labor and overhead, capital expenditures, rework, and scrap)
• Work closely with Sales and Planning teams to help drive efficiencies in operations and controls over inventory management, spend controls and margin requirements
• Maintain accuracy of the Manufacturing reporting package and KPIs; provide insight and analysis on month, year to date and full year results; compare actuals to Budget and Forecast
• Support development of standardized reporting between Systems and CG as well as cost accounting procedures for proper make vs. buy analysis
• Support the manufacturing productivity and Capital Allocation process; use rigorous analysis of data to provide leadership with awareness of operating trends and areas for improvement; perform ROI analysis on proposed Capital Expenditures; support post mortems on significant expenditures to assess financial benefit
• Support the internal, external, and tax audit process through the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation; coordinate with auditors on related issues and findings
• Support compliance with Corporate Accounting policies, GAAP, and local statutory and tax requirements for Mexico and Latin American entities
• Serve as a proficient user of Safelite, Power BI, SAP/ECC and BPC; support testing and development of new functionality
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
  
  

Education/Certifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  
  

Experience:

• 5 years financial support in a manufacturing environment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP
• Technical skill with accounting systems
• Proficiency in Planning and Reporting software solutions
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting processes and procedures
  
  

Other:

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• MBA, CMA, or CPA
  
  

Experience:

• FPA & General Accounting experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Working knowledge of SAP and BPC
  
  

The pay range for this position is $80,700.00 - $131,475.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.