Senior Financial Analyst

Ametek, Inc. • Mount Prospect, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-thinking Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in financial analysis and a passion for driving process improvements and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, with a proven track record in process improvement and automation.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, Python, SQL, or RPA) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Navision) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across departments and our global footprint.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Translate trends and analytics into insights for business stakeholder consumption to aid quality of business decisions.
• Design and implement process improvements to streamline reporting, analysis, and operational workflows.
• Develop and deploy automation solutions using tools such as Power BI, Excel VBA, SQL, Python, or RPA platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable financial models and dashboards.
• Maintain and enhance existing financial systems and tools to improve data integrity and reporting capabilities.
• Prepare and present insightful financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support acquisition due diligence and integration activity as needed.
• Evaluate and support the selection and implementation of financial tools and systems — including ERP platforms, planning solutions, and automation technologies.
• Support internal controls and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Promote safe working practices leading to an injury-free workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on financial operations and strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees