Financial Analyst

Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company in Madison, Indiana is seeking a Financial Analyst. This role is pivotal in supporting financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting, KPI tracking, and variance reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of finance experience in an FP&A environment. Proficiency in Excel and PowerBI is required. The company provides a variety of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of finance experience in a manufacturing and/or FP&A environment.
• High level of proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, graphs).
• Strong communication and networking skills across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with cross-functional collaboration.
• Prepare month-end closing entries with accounting.
• Utilize PowerBI for reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Project Management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

PowerBI

ERP (Oracle)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Summary

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. The Financial Analyst reports to the Director, Ops Finance and serves as a key member of the financial planning and analysis team. This role’s primary responsibilities include supporting forecasting and budgeting processes, analyzing and reporting results and variances, and performance management/KPI tracking.

Essential Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting cycles; work closely with cross‑functional leaders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Collaborate with accounting during month‑end close, including preparation of closing entries and review of financials to ensure accuracy.
• Support cost center owners by explaining variances to forecasts each month and providing support for related questions.
• Utilize PowerBI for reporting needs and variance analysis, leveraging the tool to develop stronger visual reporting.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to prepare weekly/monthly updates on key performance indicators such as efficiency, productivity, and inflation.
• Support business case analysis, including justification for capital expenditures and NPD stage‑gate reviews.
• Improve current deliverables by continuously evaluating reporting benefits, speed, and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated FP&A deliverables used in management reporting.
• Provide ongoing support of the FP&A team in any special projects or functions as needed.

Job Specifications – Competencies

• Analytical: synthesizes complex information, researches data, and uses intuition.
• Problem‑solving: develops alternative solutions and works well in group problem‑solving situations.
• Project Management: coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, and completes projects on time and budget.
• Accountability: accepts responsibility for both strategic planning and successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties.
• Quality focus: balances quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.
• Customer Service: solicits feedback to improve service, responds to requests for assistance, and meets commitments.
• Interpersonal: excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate with all levels in VSG and Dover.
• Systems: expert in ERP (Oracle) and Microsoft Office products.
• Teamwork: exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views, gives and welcomes feedback, and supports team spirit.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Approximately 1–3 years minimum of finance experience in a manufacturing and/or FP&A environment.
• High level of proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, graphs), PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail paired with analytical ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging multiple business disciplines.
• Ability to network and forge strong relationships across functions and regions.
• Self‑starter: comfortable in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment.
• Oracle Fusion experience preferred but not required.

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Benefits

Benefits for this position include: 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 and long‑term disability; company‑paid 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, 80 hours vacation, 24 hours sick leave; tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program.

EEO Statement

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.