AI-Driven FP&A Analyst

Kion Group AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for Engineering, Project Management and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization, with limited cost centre support for Sales Controlling.

The role partners with operational leaders to drive performance, transparency and accountability across the organisation. It offers growth in FP&A, Controlling and Operational Finance in a dynamic, project-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, data analytics, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Controlling, or related role.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
• Ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to work optimally with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned cost centres.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key variances and performance drivers.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and scenario planning as needed.
• Analyze expenses and cost center spending across assigned functions; track labor, overhead and other operating expenses.
• Support cost control initiatives by identifying spending trends and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics; translate data into insights for management.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support.
• Assist in month-end close activities, including journal entries, reclasses, and variance explanations; ensure data accuracy.
• Find opportunities to streamline financial processes, support automation and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in finance/accounting/economics/business/data analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

SAP

Job description

Dematic is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting for Engineering, Project Management and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization, with limited cost centre support for Sales Controlling.

The role partners with operational leaders to drive performance, transparency and accountability across the organisation. It offers growth in FP&A, Controlling and Operational Finance in a dynamic, project-based environment.