Financial Analyst

Briggs & Stratton • Milwaukee, WI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Corporate Financial Analyst, you will support assigned corporate business group(s) through core accounting functions, the month-end close, operational analysis, and strategic financial reporting. In this role, you will combine detail-oriented accounting with modern financial tools—leveraging automation and AI capabilities to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and deliver actionable business insights. #LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), account reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Exposure to Excel/spreadsheet tools and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong ability to evaluate, measure, and enhance the effectiveness of financial, operational, and controls.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate financial concepts to diverse cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with or enthusiasm for implementing AI-driven financial tools, data analytics, or process automation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Performing Month-End Closing: Calculate accrual and reserve balances, evaluate subjective accounts, analyze general ledger data for precision, and execute necessary adjusting journal entries and statistical key figures.
• Maintaining Account Rigor: Review detailed account ledgers, track follow-up action items, and prepare thorough monthly reconciliations for review.
• Partnering on FP&A & Budgeting: Collaborate with business and finance leaders to analyze budget/forecast variances, build annual operating budgets, and refine forecasts.
• Innovating & Automating: Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation tools, and modern accounting technologies to optimize routine workflows and improve data visibility.
• Driving Audit Compliance: Support the external audit by walking audit teams through calculations and supplying documentation for detailed testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level