Financial Analyst

Bosch Group•Florence, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst role is mainly responsible for financial planning and analysis of key product (i.e. electronic steering gears) manufactured and sold in the Florence facility. They will act as a key driver to the successful monitoring, reporting, planning and forecasting of the financial health of the businesses within their area of responsibility. Utilizing the advanced concepts of value-based management, Financial Analysts will be supporting the financial controlling function to recommend measures to achieve planned results. The incumbent will work and interact with cross functional groups and at all levels of management.

Requirements

Master’s (Business/Finance/Information Systems) from an accredited institution with minimum 2 yrs. experience in a manufacturing or other relevant industry experience, or a Bachelor’s (Finance/Accounting) from an accredited institution (ex. CHEA) with minimum 4 yrs. experience in a manufacturing or other relevant industry experience.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (including Macros) and other MS Office applications
Experience with SAP/similar ERP/Business Intelligence (BI) system
Strong presentation, interpersonal skills, and analytical capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL database, VBA and other big data languages, preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of annual business plan, quarterly forecast and monthly results analyses for responsible product areas
Measuring financial results compared to business plan to analyze variances
Preparing variance analyses reports to support commercial management decision making
Utilize advanced analytical tools to perform simulations and analysis for differing cost and profitability scenarios to provide a transparent view to the stakeholders for decision making
Automation of standard processes and complex data mining requirements utilizing advanced and highly efficient customized solutions
Valued business partner for the value stream leaders by participation in cost reduction (RPP) projects as well as by providing cost transparency for their respective cost centers
Tracking standard cost development for lead product (key focus product line)
Effective and efficient usage of SAP CO & PA module for business controlling
Constantly strive for continuous improvement of processes (CIP) within the area of responsibilities
Perform other essential and related duties as may be assigned