Senior Operations Financial Analyst

Generac•Whitewater, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. In the role of Senior Operations Financial Analyst working on-site in Whitewater, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team. The Senior Operations Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for directing and managing the Global Operations capital and operational budget and for improving overall performance through the proper application of analysis and financial tools. This role facilitates sound business decisions regarding global facility expansions, product line transfers, make/buy decisions, and other operational analysis. The role will be both a strategic thinker and an individual tactical contributor comfortable with influencing and educating multiple levels within the organization to achieve results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
3 years broad financial experience
2 years experience in a manufacturing setting
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to create and maintain complex excel models
Ability to influence others without direct authority and work effectively with all levels of the organization
Excellent interpersonal, management, motivation, and analytical skills
Ability to translate financial information to a non-financial audience
Ability to convert metrics into meaningful information
Self-starter with initiative and vision
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross functional environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Cost accounting experience
Multi-national manufacturing experience
Experience with total cost of ownership modeling, make versus buy, vertical integration

Responsibilities

Utilizes data mining techniques to research, model, and generate “what if” scenarios on facilities, production transfers, and component make / buy decisions
Evaluates Return on Investment (ROI) for specific programs and/or projects and recommends appropriate action
Provides direction and support to key business partners
Reviews requests for capital spending and provides input and/or authorization for capital expenditures
Manages standardization of visual management, and global operational processes and costing structures
Proactively directs the annual operating and capital budgeting process including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
Coordinates assists and oversees the development of financial operations business plans that clarify specific financial / non-financial targets and metrics ( e.g. Key Performance Indicators) to facilitate the achievement of both strategic and tactical business goals
Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements, and prepares reports and offers insight for productivity improvements
Other Duties as assigned and the following: Based on project