Financial Analyst

100240 Saia-Burgess Automotive Actuators LLC; Town of Springfield (WI); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Johnson Electric in Springfield, TN is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with plant, regional and senior leaders. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes building financial models, integrating data from operations and sales, and delivering clear insights with Excel and Power BI. Strong communication and collaboration across functions are essential for driving profitability and informed decisions.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Understanding of manufacturing and operational cost drivers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to transform complex data into clear business insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Commitment to developing expertise in AI, automation, data analytics, and emerging tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly plant forecasting activities.
• Analyze actual financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Collaborate with Operations, Materials, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functions to understand cost drivers.
• Develop and improve financial reports, KPI dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Build scalable reporting solutions using Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and other available technologies.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and present actionable recommendations.
• Support investment evaluations and manufacturing performance reviews.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação

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

Ferramentas

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Descrição da vaga

Join Our Team as a Financial Analyst at Johnson Electric! Location: Springfield, TN (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Full-Time As our next Financial Analyst, you’ll serve as a strategic financial partner to plant, regional, and senior leadership within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. Your expertise in financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and business intelligence will be essential in helping leaders understand business drivers, improve profitability, and make informed operational decisions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.

Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.

Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Planning and Forecasting

Lead and support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly plant forecasting activities. Integrate financial, sales, volume, EDI, and operational data into planning models. Partner with business teams to review and challenge forecasting assumptions. Improve forecast accuracy and provide visibility into expected financial performance. Identify resource requirements, financial risks, and business opportunities. Prepare clear forecasts and planning updates for leadership review.

Financial Analysis and Business Insights

Analyze actual financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Prepare sales and volume bridges and explain significant business variances. Analyze EBITDA performance, headcount, CAPEX, cost reductions, and other key business drivers. Translate complex financial data into concise and actionable business insights. Identify financial and operational risks and opportunities. Recommend actions to improve profitability and overall business performance. Develop clear presentations and reporting for finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Cost and Operational Partnership

Partner with Operations, Materials, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functions. Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing performance and operational cost drivers. Analyze material, labor, overhead, production, and investment trends. Support cost-improvement and profitability initiatives. Provide financial analysis related to headcount, capacity, resource allocation, and operational efficiency. Help business leaders understand the financial impact of operational decisions. Support investment evaluations and manufacturing performance reviews.

Reporting, Power BI, and Data Analytics

Develop and continuously improve financial reports, KPI dashboards, and analytical tools. Build scalable reporting solutions using Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and other available technologies. Consolidate financial and operational information into clear management reports. Develop dashboards that allow leaders to quickly understand performance and identify trends. Investigate the underlying causes of financial and operational results. Improve data accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and reporting efficiency. Support the standardization and automation of recurring FP&A reports.

AI, Automation, and Continuous Improvement

Explore practical applications of AI, automation, and emerging technologies within FP&A. Identify repetitive or manual reporting activities that can be simplified or automated. Experiment responsibly with new tools and validate results before implementation. Improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of financial analysis and reporting. Support continuous improvement initiatives across Finance and Operations.

Ownership and Business Partnership Approach

Responsibilities with an owner’s mindset and strong personal accountability. Proactively identify financial and operational problems and opportunities. Follow issues through to resolution and communicate progress clearly. Consider the broader business impact of recommendations and decisions. Build trusted relationships across functions and organizational levels. Communicate openly and remain receptive to feedback. Continuously develop a deeper understanding of the business and its operating environment.

What We’re Looking For

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

At least three years of experience in financial analysis

Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments preferred

Strong knowledge of general accounting and cost accounting principles

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting

Understanding of manufacturing and operational cost drivers

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience working with ERP systems

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills

Ability to transform complex data into clear business insights

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies

Commitment to developing expertise in AI, automation, data analytics, and emerging tools

Bonus Points

If You Have Power BI dashboard development experience

Experience with plant-level financial planning and analysis

Knowledge of sales and volume bridge analysis

Experience analyzing EBITDA, headcount, CAPEX, and cost-reduction performance

Experience integrating financial, EDI, sales, and manufacturing data

Experience automating recurring financial reports and analytical processes

Familiarity with AI-assisted financial analysis and reporting tools

Experience supporting manufacturing cost-improvement or capacity-planning initiatives

Key Competencies

Financial and business acumen

Analytical thinking

Business partnership

Ownership and accountability

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity and continuous learning

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability and openness to change

Technology and data orientation

Continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

Primarily office-based work with extended periods using a computer

Occasional walking through manufacturing and production areas

Potential exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures while in production areas

Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and steel-toe shoes, when entering designated areas

Compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements

Responsibility to promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.

Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com. Join our Talent Community!