Financial Analyst

Fresenius Kabi USA•Lake Zurich, IL

5d•$70,000 - $77,000

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial support and analysis in sales and other business areas. They will help manage the forecasting process and report and communicate results to upper management and to Corporate Germany. They will also utilize SAP and other relational database to analyze, obtain, prepare, compile and present information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
2-3 years of accounting and financial analysis experience.
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within Finance including financial modeling.
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Ability to communicate complex analysis and conclusions/recommendations in a concise, easily understandable manner.
Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, Macros).
Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player in varied capacities.
Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP & TM1 Cognos preferred.
The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Nice To Haves

SAP & TM1 Cognos preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of Annual Budget, Long Range Plan, and quarterly Forecasts for cost centers and revenue as well as help prepare related management presentations.
Prepares, analyzes, reports, and reconciles monthly actual results compared to budget, forecasts, and prior year for North America.
Collects and analyzes business functions and product lines’ monthly and/or weekly Sales reports and ensures for accuracy.
Assist in reviewing costs and performing cost/benefit analyses related to proposed projects/programs to improve operational and financial effectiveness of the company.
Prepares and analyzes financial actuals, budget, forecasts, and variance reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Develops reports for forecasting/trending and results analysis.
Participates in the development of improvements in existing reports and analysis.
Assists with month-end close activities and reporting.
Responsible for loading and maintaining portions of P20, TM1, BCS, and FKGAN for actual results, as well as quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
Ad hoc and special projects within finance team.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities.