Sr Financial Analyst

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides financial guidance, direction, and analytical support for appropriate functional areas and all corresponding departments within Harley-Davidson. The position will coordinate the development of cost of sales expense, capital, and headcount budgets and forecasts for assigned area.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related work experience/or public accounting experience.
Competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial modeling.
Strong spreadsheet skills; Strong database skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining the broader, analytical perspective; and excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.

Nice To Haves

ACPA or equivalent is desired.
Experience in a manufacturing setting performing cost accounting activities is preferred but not required.
SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive financial support for assigned departments, including, but not limited to monthly performance reports, financial analysis, expense variance review, and recommendations for corrective actions when needed.
Provides business analysis with particular emphasis in understanding the business or corporate group being supported
Assists directors and managers with financial management of their departmental expenses.
Coordinates the development and assist in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts for expense, capital, and headcount in accordance with the financial planning calendar.
Provides monthly support to the business: Records month-end journal entries/ accruals, assures all expenses are recorded in the month incurred, distribute departmental performance reports and analyzes spending variances.
Trains new analysts and stakeholders throughout area of responsibility and provides any necessary guidance and direction.
Assumes leadership responsibility as necessary, including being an advocate for new ideas and serving an example for coworkers.
AP/AR Management, Invoicing partners for payments and receiving, validating, and paying incoming invoices.
Management of compliance, reconciliation and reporting related to Insurance business.
Managing business entries and other required actions in SAP.