Financial Analyst

Part of Dover Corporation's Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift, Chief, Forward, Direct-Lift, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson, Revolution, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio. 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 the company's financial reporting requirements and processes and plays an important role in corporate budgeting and monthly forecasting activities. Experience in Manufacturing Finance required. Positive attitude, desire to learn and be a rising star. Must live now within a 30 mile radius of our Plant in Madison, IN. Essential Responsibilities Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting cycles for departments; work closely with cross-functional leaders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts Collaborate with accounting during month-end close process which includes providing close review of financials to ensure accuracy Collect and ensure the accuracy of monthly accruals for corporate cost centers. 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 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 Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data Problem Solving – 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. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Approximately 1‑3 years of finance experience; preferred candidate has had some exposure to financial planning and budgeting activities. High level of proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, graphs), Power Point and Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail paired with analytical ability. Experience connecting data into and building with PowerBI. Strong communication and interpersonal skills relative to initiating communication and interacting with multiple business disciplines to get answers. Ability to network and forge strong relationships across functions and regions. Self‑starter: candidate should be comfortable in fast‑paced and constantly changing environment. Oracle experience highly preferred but not required. Desire for learning, growth, and increasing responsibility and opportunity. We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits A 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discount(s); and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. #J-18808-Ljbffr