Financial Analyst

Pepperl+Fuchs Group; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperl+Fuchs is a global technology leader in industrial automation. We seek a highly analytical FP&A professional to partner with Sales Management and Americas leadership, delivering forward-looking insights that drive profitable growth and optimized business performance.

You will lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, analyze profitability across countries, customers, and products, and support pricing and commercial initiatives while collaborating with Global Sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years in FP&A, Financial Controlling, or Commercial Finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and profitability management skills.
• Experience supporting business leadership in a global environment preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; ERP and financial reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise Americas Sales leadership with financial insights to support growth and strategic decisions.
• Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with reliable projections.
• Analyze revenue, margins, and profitability across countries, customers, and products.
• Support pricing strategies, customer profitability, and commercial initiatives.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and analyses translating data into insights.
• Partner with Global Sales Controlling for consistent processes and alignment with global goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business acumen

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pepperl+Fuchs is a global technology leader specializing in innovative electronic products and solutions for industrial automation. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, we develop and deliver advanced technologies that improve efficiency, productivity, and performance.

Our success is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers.

Financial Planning & Analysis Role

We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially minded Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to serve as a strategic finance business partner to Sales Management and regional leadership across the Americas. This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting, providing forward-looking insights, challenging assumptions, and translating financial data into actionable recommendations that drive profitable growth and business performance. The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with business acumen, critical thinking, and the confidence to engage with leadership and influence business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: Advise Americas Sales leadership, providing financial insights and recommendations to support profitable growth and strategic decisions.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, developing reliable projections and business scenarios.
• Performance & Profitability: Analyze revenue, margins, and profitability across countries, customers, and products to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Commercial Decision Support: Support pricing strategies, customer profitability, and commercial initiatives to improve financial performance.
• Management Reporting: Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial analyses that translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Global Collaboration: Partner with Global Sales Controlling to ensure consistent financial processes, reporting, and alignment with global objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, Financial Controlling, or Commercial Finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and profitability management.
• Experience supporting business leadership in a global environment preferred.
• Financial & Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Business Acumen: Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; ERP and financial reporting experience preferred.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with leadership.
• Problem-Solving & Organization: Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities independently.

Why Join Pepperl+Fuchs?

At Pepperl+Fuchs, our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, innovation is encouraged, and employees make a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to partner with regional and global leadership, influence key business decisions, and contribute directly to the growth and financial success of our Americas organization. If you enjoy looking beyond the numbers, connecting financial insights to business strategy, and making a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Pepperl+Fuchs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.