Senior Operations Financial Analyst

In the role of Senior Operations Financial Analyst working on-site in Whitewater, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team. The Senior Operations Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for directing and managing the Global Operations capital and operational budget and for improving overall performance through the proper application of analysis and financial tools. This role facilitates sound business decisions regarding global facility expansions, product line transfers, make/buy decisions, and other operational analysis.

The role will be both a strategic thinker and an individual tactical contributor comfortable with influencing and educating multiple levels within the organization to achieve results.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years broad financial experience
• 2 years experience in a manufacturing setting

• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
• Cost accounting experience
• Multi-national manufacturing experience
• Experience with total cost of ownership modeling, make versus buy, vertical integration.

• Utilizes data mining techniques to research, model, and generate “what if” scenarios on facilities, production transfers, and component make / buy decisions
• Evaluates Return on Investment (ROI) for specific programs and/or projects and recommends appropriate action. Provides direction and support to key business partners
• Reviews requests for capital spending and provides input and/or authorization for capital expenditures
• Manages standardization of visual management, and global operational processes and costing structures
• Proactively directs the annual operating and capital budgeting process including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget.
• Coordinates assists and oversees the development of financial operations business plans that clarify specific financial / non-financial targets and metrics (e.g. Key Performance Indicators) to facilitate the achievement of both strategic and tactical business goals;
• Analyzes profit‑and‑loss income statements, and prepares reports and offers insight for productivity improvements.
• Other Duties as assigned and the following:
  Based on project.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to create and maintain complex excel models
• Ability to influence others without direct authority and work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, management, motivation, and analytical skills
• Ability to translate financial information to a non-financial audience
• Ability to convert metrics into meaningful information
• Self-starter with initiative and vision
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross functional environment.