Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Vertiv Group•Westerville, OH

17d

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role within the Global ER&D Business Finance organization, supporting all aspects of Fixed Costs and Capex financial management. This role is 90% operational and 10% strategic , with a focus on forecast accuracy, monthly actuals review, variance analysis, and effective business partnering with global engineering leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, a statistical mindset, and a continuous improvement approach to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and elevate decision-making across the ER&D function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 2+ years of financial analysis experience (FP&A, cost analysis, operational finance, or similar).
Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills with a statistics-oriented approach to data.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with financial systems.
Ability to present insights clearly across all levels, including senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, operate with urgency, and meet tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong communication and business partnering skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with HFM/EPM , Oracle EBS , PowerQuery , or Alteryx .
Experience supporting Fixed Costs and/or Capex in a global environment.
Background working with ER&D, product development, or operational teams.
Experience preparing executive-level financial presentations .
Demonstrated success in continuous improvement , automation, or process redesign efforts.

Responsibilities

Own monthly and quarterly Fixed Cost and Capex forecast cycles , ensuring accuracy, alignment to targets, and timely updates to leadership.
Review monthly actuals vs. forecast vs. target , providing clear, concise, and action-oriented variance analysis .
Partner closely with ER&D Directors, Managers, and Project Teams to explain financial results, identify risks & opportunities, and propose mitigation actions.
Prepare and support executive-level presentations , including monthly ER&D financial slides and QBR content.
Monitor Capex initiatives, track NPDI project spend, validate business cases, and support governance processes.
Request and validate journal entries to ensure the general ledger accurately reflects business activity.
Perform deep-dive analytics to identify cost optimization opportunities and efficiency gains across ER&D.
Support and enhance core processes—including forecast models, reporting packages, and intake workflows—leveraging automation and advanced tools where possible.
Collaborate with peers across Finance and Engineering to promote transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Maintain a strong statistical mindset to evaluate trends, improve forecasting models, and bring data-driven thinking to recurring processes.
Proactively seek out development opportunities, learn new tools, and contribute to building a high-performing team culture.