Senior Business Analyst

Overview

Senior Business Analyst, onsite in Tucson, Arizona. Shape the future of mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions. The Senior Business Analyst serves as a strategic finance partner to a Large Corporate Division of Mining Technology Solutions (MTS) within Komatsu America, collaborating with senior management to deliver timely, data-driven financial insights that enable informed decision-making and operational excellence. The role safeguards company assets, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives initiatives to enhance profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth.

The role supports financial decision-making, requisition & procurement processes, policy compliance, and project management activities across the division.

• Up to 10%

• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  Lead the preparation, consolidation, and review of divisional budgets, forecasts, ROI analyses, and rolling plans to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Business Partnering:
  Provide financial training and advisory support to divisional leaders, helping optimize business performance, cash flow management, and resource allocation.
• Reporting & Insights:
  Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial reports, KPIs, dashboards, and variance analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Operational Excellence:
  Monitor divisional expenditure and capital projects, ensuring compliance with approved limits, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency.
• Risk & Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to US GAAP, corporate policies, and J-SOX internal controls, while mitigating business risks and supporting audit readiness.
• Commercial Support:
  Support contract negotiations, pricing reviews, and commercial transactions while protecting company interests and intellectual property.
• Systems & Tools:
  Champion the use of ERP systems (SAP preferred), budgeting platforms, and advanced analytics to improve financial processes and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Actively participate in company-wide initiatives, working across divisions to support strategic projects, synergy initiatives, and financial optimization programs.
• Support Divisional Procurement needs:
  Initiate and manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and internal tickets/workflows. Manage Standard Contracts and Purchase Agreements as directed by division strategy and financial requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Support process improvement projects in partnership with Finance and Division management to define, diagnose, redesign, and implement changes.
• Support cost management goals established by leadership:
  Develop/drive actions to meet short-term and long-term cost management goals. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Divisional Business Analytics:
  Conduct business analytics to provide deeper insight for decision making.
• Financial Project Management or Business Case development:
  Support management of budgets for division projects and assist with business case development for new projects/activities.
• General Projects:
  Participate in special projects or other tasks related to this role.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis, planning, or accounting experience in global operational environments.
• 2+ years of experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Workday Adaptive Planning, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience with Power BI or other dashboard/reporting tools.
• 2+ years of experience managing personnel (indirect reports or direct).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables) and the ability to create/deliver professional presentations.
• Strong financial acumen with proven knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles, and compliance standards.
• Experience in software, high-tech manufacturing, or consulting services strongly preferred.
• Contract negotiation and management experience advantageous
• Project Management experience or qualifications advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and…