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THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE.OverviewThe Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for design, review, & execution of financial analysis functions including analyzing and reporting the financial performance of the company; coordinating development of and reporting against the annual operating plan and quarterly rolling twelve-month reforecast; provides analytical support of other accounting & finance areas as well as operations and other support functions.
Education & Experience Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, and/or cost accounting is required.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets, and building scalable data models and reporting tools is strongly preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis- Drive the development and implementation of annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial models.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis and communicate key drivers.
- Prepare financial reports and executive summaries for management.
- Assist in development and monitoring of key performance indicators.
- Leverage AI for automation and data validation[CS1] while working within FWM AI guidelines.
Data Management and Analytics- Extract, analyze, and validate financial and operational data.
- Develop and maintain structured datasets to support reporting and forecasting.
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve data accessibility.
- Perform data reconciliation between source systems and financial outputs.
Sales and Product Portfolio Analysis- Partner w/ Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Commercial Sales teams to analyze product and customer portfolios to inform specific interventions and enable corporate and commercial strategies.
- Monitor global customer and product trends to highlight organizational threats and opportunities.
- Model the financial impact of cost changes, process efficiency, and customer pricing.
Modeling & Decision Support- Develop financial models for capital investments, pricing decisions, and scenario analysis.
- Own analytical support for strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Quantify financial impacts to support decision-making.
Process Improvement- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting workflows.
- Partner with finance, operations, and IT to enhance systems and data structures.
- Maintain documentation of processes, assumptions, and data sources.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Skills Needed- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and validation preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, large dataset management).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365) preferred.
- Experience with business intelligence or planning tools (e.g., Power BI, Domo, IBM Planning Analytics) preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements- Standard office environment.
- May be required to travel between facilities.
- Visual acuity.
Benefits & Wellness Resources- The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:
- Physical Wellness
- Parkview Wellness Coach
- Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
- Gym Facilities
- 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
- Health Challenges
- From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.
- Mental Wellness
- When You Need to Talk
- 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
- Relaxing Time-Off
- Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.
- Social Wellness
- Epic Events
- From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
- Employee Resource Group
- A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.
- Professional Wellness
- Grow Your Career
- We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
- Performance Feedback
- Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.
- Financial Wellness
- Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
- Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
- Quarterly Bonus
- When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
- Your Money Line
- Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools - so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.
There are many reasons to apply for this position, and these are just a few.
Join us!Notice to Employees and Applicants:This job position may require access to controlled technology or technical data; applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.
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