Finance Analyst

Regal Rexnord•Radford, VA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Analyst is a highly visible role on the Kollmorgen North America finance team, based in Radford, Virginia, with frequent interaction with senior management. The role develops analytical tools and metrics to support decision-making, supports action plans to improve processes, and automates or streamlines functional reporting using tools such as Hyperion, Cognos, and Excel. It is responsible for weekly and monthly actual-versus-forecast P&L variance analysis, monthly full-year P&L and statistical forecasting, and ad hoc analysis and special projects. The analyst supports business reporting and accountability for key managers and may also provide accounting support and insight to the Controller. The position reports to the FP&A Manager, North America. It calls for business acumen, attention to detail, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to work with senior leadership across a worldwide organization. The posting describes a hybrid work model with at least three onsite days per week and up to two remote days, but later states the role follows an onsite schedule and requires working from the designated Radford office full-time. The expected base salary range is $65,000–$85,000+. Salary depends on factors including worksite location, market, skills, experience, education, and internal compensation comparisons. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Federal export-control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. persons or candidates who otherwise qualify for the required license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least three years of experience in finance or accounting.
Strong to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong planning, organization, time-management, and project-management skills.
Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Self-starter and proven team player able to prioritize multiple workstreams and problems simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, rapidly changing, and demanding environment.
Ability to interact effectively with senior management and plant operations managers.
High sense of urgency, integrity, and ethics.
Results-oriented and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and process-improvement skills.
Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to facilitate teamwork.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep work authorization.
May need to meet federal export-control eligibility restrictions, including U.S.-person status or qualification for an applicable license.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Hyperion Financial Reporting System and/or Oracle.
Experience with Financial Planning and Analysis.
Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Strong accounting background to support and provide insight to the Controller.

Responsibilities

Prepare the annual budget and monthly financial and operating review packages for the General Manager, Director of Finance, and Business Unit Leadership team, providing insight into financial results and key reporting metrics.
Provide strategic and business support to operational and functional areas to support decision-making.
Develop forecasts and plans and promote ownership and accountability among business leaders.
Analyze financial results for P&L optimization and communicate risks and opportunities to the financial plan and forecast.
Analyze variances from forecasts and prior periods, explain results, support managers in determining countermeasures, and drive corrective actions.
Engage regularly with organizational counterparts to understand issues and priorities and increase visibility into performance.
Create, track, and evaluate key business performance indicators.
Develop analysis and reporting that helps management evaluate assumptions, trends, and changes.
Identify ways to improve financial planning activities, streamline processes, and improve tools.
Recommend process improvements to improve accounting accuracy and timeliness.
Interface with the Controllership side of Finance to support general financial reporting requirements.
Assist in communicating and monitoring compliance with financial policies.
Deliver plans, forecasts, and actual financial results accurately and on time.
Support and drive process improvement and automate or streamline functional reporting.
Perform weekly and monthly actual-versus-forecast P&L variance analysis, monthly full-year P&L and statistical forecasting, and ad hoc analysis and special projects.