Senior Financial Analyst

Koenig & Bauer US•DFW Airport, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst is a highly analytical, technically advanced role responsible for corporate controlling, financial planning, and continuous process optimization. The role executes complex month-end closings, cost accounting, and budgeting across departments, and uses AI tools to automate workflows, improve data models, and streamline finance processes. The analyst provides actionable insights to senior management and supports financial reporting, planning, and analysis for the US organization and its German parent company. This position is based at Koenig & Bauer’s Dallas, Texas office and reports to the Vice President of Finance. It has no direct reports. The position works autonomously and collaborates with departments across the organization, senior employees of the parent corporation, subsidiaries, and international factory partners. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time; additional time may be required to meet deadlines. The position is an office role involving more than 5.6 hours of computer use per day and predominantly seated work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related degree program.
3–5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate controlling, or cost accounting.
Deep knowledge of cost accounting and business controlling, with a highly analytical mindset.
Solid understanding of bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, and IFRS.
Strong commitment to using artificial intelligence to improve and streamline financial workflows.
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and CRM tools, including Salesforce.
Expert proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, with advanced quantitative modeling skills for handling large datasets and producing complex financial reports.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information clearly.
Ability to collaborate effectively with international factory partners.
Ability to communicate and work with different departments and organizational levels, including senior employees of the parent corporation and subsidiaries.

Nice To Haves

SAP Business ByDesign knowledge is strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with Jedox, OneStream, and TIP reporting and cash planning systems is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

Execute month-end closing procedures, including revenue and cost-of-manufacturing allocation, headcount and hours tracking, EBIT breakdowns, and comprehensive P&L reviews.
Uphold basic accounting and tax principles, including expense tracking.
Lead corporate budget preparation and rolling forecasts across multiple cost centers.
Conduct monthly budget reviews with department managers.
Perform cost accounting, hourly rate determinations, variance analysis, and expense report monitoring.
Use AI tools to automate manual tasks, optimize data models, and eliminate finance process inefficiencies.
Serve as a power user for SAP Business ByDesign, maintain SAP organizational units, support ERP enhancement projects, and maintain data integrity across reporting systems.
Provide analytical support for key accounts and parent company requests, deliver on-demand analyses for executive leadership, and assist colleagues with joint financial initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact for financial inquiries, ad-hoc reporting requests, and corporate alignment matters from the German parent company.
Communicate local financial data transparently and promptly to global stakeholders.