Financial Analyst

Husqvarna Group•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in all financial planning and analysis activities for Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, including budgeting and forecasting. The Financial Analyst position will also support the Husqvarna North America Product Portfolio and Program Execution group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field
3+ years Financial Analyst experience
Manufacturing industry experience
Proficiency level of Powerpoint and BI Tools
Advanced level of Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Large multi-national company financial analysis experience preferred
Statistical analysis and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in month-end and period-end closing, reporting, forecast and budgeting analysis and reporting.
Analyze and help optimize channel P&L performance analysis for made and sourced products, with advanced understanding of cost structures and profitability levers, including cost-to-serve, freight, warranty, and SG&A
Develop and maintain financial forecast and analytical templates/models required to maintain effective and transparent financial forecasts.
Maintain company financial KPIs
Assist Portfolio and Program Execution team with measuring performance against strategic plan and adjusting KPIs as needed.
Assist in ensuring alignment of cost drivers to allocation of costs.
Analyze and explain changes in profitability including Purchase Price Variances, Raw Material Inflation, Tariffs, Value Engineering, F/X, etc.
Analyze and maintain profitability model for division by Channel, Category, and Customer
Participate in integrating the S&OP financial reconciliation with the FP&A processes already established
Assist in reporting financials to various departments and teams within the organization
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support special projects as assigned.