ANALYST - FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

Niterra North America Inc • Wixom, MI

12d

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports Cost Center leaders within Niterra by providing insightful analysis and commentary around financial performance and outlook. Aiming to serve as a trusted business advisory, FP&A Analyst partners with leaders throughout the organization to improve financial results. S/he oversees budgeting and forecasting activities, special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 2 or 5 years minimum of progressive experience in financial analysis
• Proficiency with SAP FI/CO, including data extraction, reporting, and end-to-end process understanding
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and manage large, complex datasets from multiple sources; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) highly desirable
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace specifically Excel skills (VBA, Power Query, complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables)
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and interact with internal customers at all levels
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with automated financial forecasting tools (e.g., OneStream, Anaplan, Jedox) is a plus
• Previous experience in an automotive supplier or manufacturing environment preferred; familiarity with cost accounting and manufacturing KPIs (e.g., OEE, scrap, utilization)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial modeling, including advanced sensitivity and scenario analyses, to support strategic decision-making and risk assessment.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, product/customer profitability, and operational efficiency to provide actionable insights to management.
• Lead the development and analysis of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans.
• Develop, model, and analyze detailed cash flow statements and forecasts (direct and indirect) to support liquidity and capital structure management.
• Serve as a key user and subject matter expert for SAP FI/CO.
• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets from SAP and other financial systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using SAP and/or business intelligence tools.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate data retrieval and reporting through SAP capabilities.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and present insights clearly to senior leadership.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external reporting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).
• Support business partners with CapEx tracking, project profitability analysis, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions, as needed.
• Develop training materials and provide guidance to associates on financial processes and system usage.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, which include IATF, ISO, ISMS, QMS, and Safety related policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical has up to 92% paid coverage with a large contribution to HSA, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Financial Security: Short-term and Long-term disability coverage from start date
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6% with NO vesting period that starts 30 days after your start date
• Time Off: Generous leave plans that include paid time off, sick time, and both regular and floating holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level