Senior Financial Analyst - Zeeland, MIIn this role, you will serve as a key member of the finance team, responsible for analyzing financial data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and improve overall business efficiency through data-driven recommendations.
What you'll get to do:- Prepare cost estimates and quotations for new programs
- Analyze and thoroughly understand cost structures
- Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed
- Provide analysis of key variances to forecast
- Research cost trends and recommend costs and rates for use in future-year forecasts
- Lead improvement activities
- Maintain and update various files and file formats
- Provide input on strategic initiatives
- May lead the development and management of budgeting and forecasting activities
- Serve as an expert in automotive programs and the use of our volume forecasting tool, currently S&P
- Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed
- Thrive in a multi-industry environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new cost models and pricing structures
What will make you successful:- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Automotive, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred and beneficial
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and operate effectively in a multiple-reporting structure
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Ability to review blueprints and understand their impact on quoting and costing
- Ability to evaluate dimensions and determine how they affect freight costs and overall pricing
- Ability to understand technical parts and components
- Familiarity with AI tools
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
