Financial Analyst - Sales Controlling Analyst

Bosch Group•Mount Prospect, IL

1d•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Controlling Analyst – Data & Reporting joins the North America Controlling team within Bosch’s Power Tools division. The role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and availability of regional sales and financial data to support business planning, reporting, and decision-making. The analyst independently manages and improves sales reporting processes, maintains reporting tools, and works with Sales Controlling, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable reporting. The role owns daily and monthly North America sales reporting, the Sales and Margin Dashboard, and data integrity and performance tracking. It also supports month-end close activities, including credit note accruals and reversals, validation, reconciliations, and reporting. The analyst provides data expertise and ad hoc analysis, partners with Sales Controlling Business Partners, resolves data issues with Sales, Finance, and IT, and translates business requirements into reporting improvements and automation. This is a hybrid role based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, with 60% monthly in-office presence (three days in the office per week).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
3–5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, sales controlling, commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
Strong experience in sales forecasting, month-end reporting, variance analysis, Net Sales analysis, pricing, and commercial performance reporting.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify business drivers, and translate findings into actionable insights.
Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP and business intelligence systems such as SAP, HFM, and Power BI.
Ability to work effectively and build collaborative relationships with Sales, Finance, Controlling, and IT teams across functions and organizational levels.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex data and technical topics to cross-functional stakeholders.
Proactive mindset and demonstrated interest in continuous improvement, process optimization, and automation.
Strong time-management, prioritization, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global manufacturing or CPG organization.

Responsibilities

Own, prepare, maintain, and improve daily and monthly sales reporting across North America, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
Own the Sales and Margin Dashboard, maintaining data integrity and performance tracking and enhancing reporting capabilities.
Support month-end close activities, including credit note accruals and reversals, data validation, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
Serve as a key contact for sales data, reporting requirements, and ad hoc analysis for Sales Controlling and other business stakeholders.
Drive automation, standardization, and process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and strengthen data quality.
Provide data and reporting expertise within North America Sales Controlling to support transparency and consistency across reporting processes and systems.
Partner with Sales Controlling Business Partners to provide reliable data, analytical support, and reporting tools for forecasting, planning, and performance management.
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, IT, and other cross-functional teams to resolve data issues and improve reporting processes.
Translate business requirements into practical data solutions, reporting enhancements, and automation opportunities.
Identify reporting gaps, data-quality risks, and opportunities to simplify and optimize processes.
Communicate analytical findings and technical topics clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders.