Corporate Finance Analyst

Purem by Eberspächer • Novi, MI

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About The Position

The Corporate Financial Analyst is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Business Unit's financial planning processes, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans. The role consolidates financial information from manufacturing plants, validates the accuracy and completeness of submissions, performs variance analysis, and ensures adherence to corporate planning guidelines and reporting deadlines. The position serves as a key business partner to plant finance teams by challenging assumptions, investigating significant deviations, and ensuring the integrity of the Business Unit's Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts. The Corporate Financial Analyst is responsible for consolidating and submitting financial data into the Group Planning System and providing timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to support management decision-making and the achievement of the Business Unit's financial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Finance or Accounting.
• Requires a minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience controlling experience for an automotive supplier.
• Customer tooling, SAP, and prototype experience as it related to controlling.
• Knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, etc.
• Extensive SAP experience related to accounting modules.
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be very strong Microsoft Office especially MS Excel.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• The ability to follow-up on projects and ensure all items are completed on time with all necessary data required and supporting documentation.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Responsibilities

• Management Reporting to include: Financial Management reporting for the organization as require.
• Ensure financial management reporting and processes are in place.
• Prepare a monthly Management Reporting Package with analysis of the variance
• Report performance to budget and forecast to plan and assist in actions to alter business performance.
• Budgeting and Financial Modeling: Support the annual business plan development and budgeting process.
• Support the monthly and quarterly outlook process.
• Support financial modelling and analysis to support the development of long term strategic initiatives and plans.
• Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.
• Control SG&A expenses.

What This Job Offers

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