Sr Financial Analyst (On Site - Muscatine, Iowa)

KENT WORLDWIDE•Muscatine, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re a Senior Financial Analyst who thrives as a key individual contributor where strategy meets realâworld operations, this role will allow you to deliver financial insights that help guide performance, investment, and dayâtoâday decisionâmaking at GPC. As a key individual contributor, you’ll deliver timely, accurate insights while driving advanced analysis across costing, inventory, and product margins. As our data foundation evolves, you’ll shape the future of reporting and analytics tools for a complex continuous flow organization. At GPC, finance is a strategic engine - your work directly supports how we grow, optimize, and operate as a U.S. Best Managed Company. If you're ready to dig into the details, validate data at the source, and strengthen the quality and availability of financial information leaders rely on, we want to hear from you!. This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, Iowa and offers an incredible comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join a high-performing team

Requirements

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, cost analysis, or a similar analytical role.
Experience with costing and inventory analysis; manufacturing industry experience a plus.
Strong financial modeling, variance analysis, and problemâsolving skills.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar BI tools preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Integrated Business Planning tools preferred.
Demonstrated ability to validate data at the source, resolve discrepancies, and work with crossâfunctional teams to improve data quality and processes.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to leadership and nonâfinancial audiences.
Selfâstarter with curiosity, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fastâpaced environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance to close information gaps, improve data processes, and strengthen data quality by tracing information to source systems, resolving discrepancies, and enhancing underlying processes that support decisionâmaking across the business.
Build and improve reporting in Excel & Power BI (or similar) to enhance efficiency and reliability of recurring analysis as we work toward automated reporting.
Lead monthly performance analysis and prepare executive ready insights summarizing variance drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
Support crossâfunctional initiatives that improve forecasting accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance margin and workingâcapital performance.
Monitor KPIs and leading indicators; proactively identify trends and recommend actions to improve business performance.
Contribute to system implementations and enhancements (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Integrated Business Planning) and promote adoption of bestâpractice financial processes.