Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

3d•$64,500 - $103,500

About The Position

The Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. In addition, this role will play a critical role in delivering data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. Our team goes beyond traditional reporting — it focuses on deep analysis, forecasting, and business partnering to help leadership understand trends, evaluate opportunities, and drive profitable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two (2) or more years of relevant experience OR Finance/Accounting internship within Oshkosh Corporation.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Professional licenses (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.)
Knowledge in Finance and Accounting concepts.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel, Teams, SharePoint
Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting, and business performance management.
Experience with data visualization/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude).
Knowledge of U.S. and international accounting principles.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to continuously improve processes and deliver insights.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze and present monthly financial results, identifying key drivers of performance and opportunities for improvement.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence business strategy and decision-making.
Support the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, leveraging analytical tools and scenario modeling.
Responsible for assigned areas of the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Own portions of the monthly close process for assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor business performance and enhance decision-making speed.
Conduct pricing and cost analysis throughout the configure/design/build lifecycle, providing insights that improve margins and competitiveness.
Collaborate cross-functionally to track production, shipment targets, and operational benchmarks — connecting financial outcomes to operational performance.
Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect with team members.
Drive process improvements by applying data visualization, automation, and AI