Junior Financial Analyst

Job Posting Title
Junior Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary
Dauch is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join our world-class team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This role located at our Gallatin plant in Gallatin, TN.

The Junior Finance Analyst supports the Controller in analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing costs. The role focuses on cost transparency, variance analysis, and supporting management decision-making through accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Job Description:

• Support analysis of manufacturing financial performance, including cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin and absorption variances
  
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain and procurement to understand cost drivers
  
• Monitor and report key manufacturing KPIs (labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, yield, overtime, cost per ton)
  
• Help maintain standard cost data and support reviews of actual vs. standard variances
  
• Help improve financial processes and internal controls.
  
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  
• Support budget preparation and financial forecasting
  
• Assist with internal and external audits.
  
• Good communication skills and willingness to work with non-finance stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
  

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
  
• 1-3 years of experience in finance, controlling, or accounting
  
• Solid understanding of basic cost accounting and financial principles
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with ERP systems (e.g., Infor LN) is an advantage
  

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.