Financial Analyst

Nortek•Nortek DCC-Remote Illinois, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will provide financial reporting and analysis for the Nortek Data Center Cooling team, primarily focused on material cost & product profitability. This position is critical to support the business team with timely, accurate reporting with a clear understanding of key drivers of profitable growth and operating trends in the business. This role will partner with local project management, engineering, sourcing & commercial teams while providing regular reporting/analysis to both Nortek & Madison Air leadership. Join a rapidly growing organization driving the future of high-performance data center infrastructure. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in helping drive profitable growth, improve business performance, and support strategic decision-making for cutting-edge cooling technologies that power AI, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure worldwide. You will gain exposure to executive leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business, and have the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics.
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, lookups, analytics, and effective model building)
Solid understanding of income statement & balance sheet with extensive understanding of cash flow measures, and how each interrelates
Knowledge and background of general accounting, financial analysis and forecasting
Attention to detail and ability to reconcile complex data sets. Analyses and reports must tie out to source data.
A critical eye with strong problem solving and communication skills
Ability to present complex data sets in a simple, easy to understand way. Ability to navigate system-limitation obstacles to create value-added reports
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently. Ability to coordinate efforts across a complex multi-plant environment
Ability to travel as needed by the business

Nice To Haves

Power BI and business intelligence tools.
Syteline or SAP ERP Systems
Planful software
Experience with cost accounting/standard costing in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Own product and customer profitability analysis through gross margin, providing clear visibility into material costs, manufacturing costs, and margin performance
Partner with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to analyze gross margin drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve profitability
Develop and maintain product-level costing models, customer profitability analyses, and margin reporting tools that support strategic pricing and commercial decision-making
Perform detailed variance analysis on material costs, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions with cross-functional stakeholders
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly material margin, cost, and profitability reports for business and finance leadership, highlighting key trends and actionable insights
Monitor cost changes across products and projects, proactively identifying opportunities for cost reduction, margin expansion, and design-to-cost initiatives
Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range planning processes through detailed cost and gross margin modeling
Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects focused on profitability enhancement, operational efficiency, and strategic business growth