Financial Analyst

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Onsite locations:
Madison, Indiana, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition  OVERVIEW:
Dover's Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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* Position Summary:

** This role reports to the Director, Ops Finance and will serve as a key member of the financial planning and analysis team. The Financial Analyst has primary responsibility for supporting forecasting and budgeting processes, analyzing and reporting on results and variances to plans, and performance management/KPI tracking.
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* Essential Responsibilities:

*** Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting cycles; work closely with cross-functional leaders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts
* Collaborate with accounting during month-end close process which includes preparation of closing entries and review of financials to ensure accuracy
* Support cost center owners by explaining variances to Forecast each month. Provide support for any questions related to their results
* Utilize PowerBI for reporting needs and variance analysis; leverage tool to develop stronger visual reporting
* Work with cross-functional teams to prepare weekly/monthly updates on key performance indicators (efficiency, productivity, inflation, etc.)
* Support business case analysis including justification for capital expenditures, NPD stage gate reviews, etc.
* Improve current deliverables by continuously evaluating reporting benefits, speed, and accuracy
* Assist in the preparation of consolidated FP&A deliverables used in management reporting
* Ongoing support of the FP&A team in any special projects or functions as needed and as growth opportunities arise
** JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
* ** Analytical**- Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data
* ** Problem Solving**- Strong problem solver. Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
* ** Project Management**- Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget.
* ** Accountability**- Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description;
* Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.
* ** Customer Service**- Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Meets commitments.
* ** Interpersonal Skills**- Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate with all levels in VSG and Dover.
* ** Systems**- Expert systems skills, including ERP (Oracle), and all Microsoft Office products.
* ** Teamwork**- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
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* Experience and Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field
* Approximately 1-3 years minimum of finance…