Financial Analyst- AI Optimization

KION Group•Atlanta, GA

2d•$51,750 - $75,900

About The Position

Dematic is seeking a motivated and diligent Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across key operational functions, with a primary focus on Engineering, Project Management, and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization, while also providing limited support for the Sales Controlling cost center management. This role serves as a finance partner to operational leaders by supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost center management, and performance reporting. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to operational finance while developing strong analytical, business partnering, and financial planning skills. This individual will play a key role in driving financial performance, transparency, and accountability across the organization. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build a career in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, and Operational Finance within a dynamic, project-based environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in areas including finance, accounting, economics, business administration, data analytics, or a comparable area of study, with equivalent experience also considered.
0–2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Controlling, or a related role.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
Ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
Proven willingness to learn and develop skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Academic background or coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Experience using Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, or similar analytics and automation tools.
Curiosity about using technology, automation, and AI to improve financial processes and business decision-making.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned cost centers.
Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key variances and performance drivers.
Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and scenario planning as needed.
Analyze expenses and cost center spending across assigned functions.
Track labor, overhead, and other operating expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Support cost control initiatives by identifying spending trends and potential cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
Compile financial and operational data to support management decision-making.
Translate financial data into significant business insights for operational leaders.
Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support.
Assist leaders in understanding the financial impact of operational decisions.
Assist in presenting financial results and key trends to non-financial partners.
Build strong working relationships with business partners while developing an understanding of operational drivers and challenges.
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reclasses, and variance explanations.
Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and submitted within established timelines.
Support compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Find opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and workflows.
Support automation and reporting optimization initiatives.
Participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and continuous improvement efforts.
Support the Finance team in applying AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve reporting, forecasting, and business insights.
Assist in validating and reviewing AI-generated financial analyses and reporting outputs.
Automate routine financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy.
Promote protocols for the responsible and effective use of AI within finance processes.