Financial Analyst

Generac Power Systems • Sussex, WI

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst I provides financial guidance and analytical support to assigned business functions. The role partners with leadership to develop and manage revenue, cost of sales, expense, capital, and/or headcount budgets and forecasts. Key activities include preparing monthly performance reports, conducting variance analysis, and supporting cross-functional initiatives and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0–1 years of financial experience.
• Strong business mathematical and analytical skills, with intense attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with various levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, with a continuous focus on process improvement.
• Ability to effectively use basic Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, and Teams.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Provide business analysis, develop understanding of supported functions, and assist business partners in driving sales.
• Transform data from multiple systems and partner with the sales team to improve visibility of metrics across the lifecycle.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support profitability and continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing cost drivers, monitoring performance, and improving process standardization through tools, templates, and reporting.
• Provide monthly financial support, including recording month-end journal entries and accruals, performing account reconciliations, ensuring revenues and expenses are recorded in the proper period, analyzing variances, and distributing departmental performance reports.
• Assist with external audits and monitor internal controls as required, providing requested documentation accurately and on time.
• Support operational leaders with dashboarding, metric generation, and operational analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Scheduled events for employees and retirees to gather with families and coworkers.
• Volunteer Time Off program for charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
• Product loan and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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