ANALYST 1, FINANCIAL

• Partner with Product Group stakeholders and Finance to drive financial performance and understanding the Product Group performance
• Prepare, co-ordinate financial closing activities including interfacing with General Accounting, Central Functions to support various activities related to month/ quarter / year-end closing.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting policies and ensuring adequacy of internal controls, compliance and provide other financial/analytical support as needed
• Prepare multi-period operating plan (budget / MOP), and long-term strategic planning (STRAP) processes
• Prepare, co-ordinate and review financial forecasts with stakeholders, including sales / margin, departmental spending, capital expenditures, R&D development projects in alignment with the Sales and Inventory Operating Plan
• Supports various monthly presentation packages for management reviews - design and prepare presentation materials for executive level reviews
• Supports financials and insight on product / customer profitability performance
• Provide Ad Hoc reporting and support for Product Group projects and special assignments, serving and coordinating with local Product Group Leadership, Finance, and Corporate Functions

• Basic understanding of manufacturing financial concepts including financial statement analysis, accounting, budgeting, profitability analysis, and standard costing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Financial Consolidation Reporting Systems (such as BPC, Hyperion, OneStream, Adaptive) and data management skills.
• Basic understanding of the operational / financial drivers of the business (i.e., industry volume patterns, specific customer products, customer/market mix)
• Working knowledge in cost accounting and techniques (product costing) along with solid understanding of pricing principles and methods
• Knowledge of discounted cash flow valuation of investment projects, capital projects and sourcing
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel and Power Point) and other software package
• Exceptional financial acumen, interpretation, and analysis of finances

• An initiative-taker who is action and customer oriented with a keen sense of urgency
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of calculation and interpretation of key financial metrics with knowledge of variance analysis and presentation
• Utilizes creative/innovative solutions to resolve complex problems/issues
• Excellent project/process management skills
• Possesses exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work self-directed / works independently in a customer-focused, team-based matrix organization
• Results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines
• Able to develop and communicate goals and provide updates to all levels of management

• 2+ years' experience in a public accounting and/or manufacturing environment
• Prior roles must demonstrate strong analytical skills and ability to drive business/process improvements
• ERP systems experience required (SAP preferred)
• Plant finance and/or Cost accounting experience preferred, FP&A experience a plus
• Automotive industry experience a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field preferred

Knorr Brake Company