Financial Analyst

Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis supports Motion's Executive, Finance, and Operational Leadership by contributing to world class financial analyses and providing thought-provoking, value-adding insight into the group's financial performance. Assists with the identification of operational improvement opportunities and drives decision- making by collecting, managing, analyzing, and disseminating financial information and analyses.

Job Duties

• Designs and implements financial models and key performance indicator reports to drive value in the business.
• Analyzes profit & loss statements, explains variances in performance, and monitors actions to ensure delivery of financial commitments.
• Performs trend and sensitivity analysis to evaluate key challenges and opportunities.
• Prepares and participates in financial and operational discussions with business leaders.
• Serves as a business partner with various leaders to drive additional profitability through analysis and reporting.
• Identifies and drives process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.
• Performs customer and product profitability analysis.
• Increases productivity by developing automated reporting and modeling tools.
• Assists in the creation of executive presentations.
• Leads and participates in ad hoc projects assigned by the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Analysis/Planning. Typically requires experience with data modeling, analysis, and data visualization/business intelligence tools.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel to include VBA, pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Displays project management ability to coordinate tasks, timelines, and resources.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate solutions to complex business opportunities in a time- critical environment.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

Physical Demands:

Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervisory Responsibility

Budget Responsibility: No

Company Information: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Disclaimer: This job Description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.