Financial Analyst- AI Optimization

Kion Group AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to support FP&A, budgeting, and reporting across Engineering, Project Management, and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization.

You will partner with operational leaders, analyze variances, support month-end close, and contribute to AI-enabled finance initiatives, helping drive transparency and business insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, data analytics, or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Controlling, or related role.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must.
• Ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned cost centers.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying variances and performance drivers.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/economics/business

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Dematic is seeking a motivated and diligent Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across key operational functions, with a primary focus on Engineering, Project Management, and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization, while also providing limited support for the Sales Controlling cost center management. This role serves as a finance partner to operational leaders by supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost center management, and performance reporting. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to operational finance while developing strong analytical, business partnering, and financial planning skills. This individual will play a key role in driving financial performance, transparency, and accountability across the organization. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build a career in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, and Operational Finance within a dynamic, project-based environment.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $51,750-75,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications

This is What You Will do in This Role:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned cost centers.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key variances and performance driver.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and scenario planning as needed.

Cost Center Management

• Analyze expenses and cost center spending across assigned functions.
• Track labor, overhead, and other operating expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support cost control initiatives by identifying spending trends and potential cost-saving opportunities.

Performance Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
• Compile financial and operational data to support management decision-making.
• Translate financial data into significant business insights for operational leaders.

Business Partnership

• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support.
• Assist leaders in understanding the financial impact of operational decisions.
• Assist in presenting financial results and key trends to non-financial partners.
• Build strong working relationships with business partners while developing an understanding of operational drivers and challenges.

Month-End Close

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reclasses, and variance explanations.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and submitted within established timelines.
• Support compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Continuous Improvement

• Find opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and workflows.
• Support automation and reporting optimization initiatives.
• Participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and continuous improvement efforts.

AI & Digital Finance Support

• Support the Finance team in applying AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve reporting, forecasting, and business insights.
• Assist in validating and reviewing AI-generated financial analyses and reporting outputs.
• Automate routine financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy.
• Promote protocols for the responsible and effective use of AI within finance processes.

What We are Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in areas including finance, accounting, economics, business administration, data analytics, or a comparable area of study, with equivalent experience also considered.
• 0–2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Controlling, or a 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.
• Proven willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to work optimally with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Internship or co-op experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Academic background or coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience using Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, or similar analytics and automation tools.
• Curiosity about using technology, automation, and AI to improve financial processes and business decision-making.

Company Overview

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.