Financial Analyst - Product Development

Milwaukee Succeeds; Wauwatosa, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee stores

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Product Development Center (PDC) in Wauwatosa, WI, is seeking a Financial Analyst - Product Development to provide financial guidance, perform month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, and support capital projects across engineering and manufacturing.

You will support variance analysis, financial modeling, and capital funding decisions, presenting findings to management and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize investments and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work and/or public accounting experience.
• Competency in spreadsheets and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing duties including variance analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and results reporting.
• Provide business analysis and modeling with emphasis on the supported business.
• Develop business cases for capital funding with IRR/NPV/payback analysis.
• Partner with business colleagues on budgeting and financial decision making.
• Coordinate development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts and actuals.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Power BI

Education

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

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Auto req ID:59526
Title:Financial Analyst - Product Development
Job Function:Finance
Location:PDC
Workplace Category: Onsite
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Financial Analyst - Product Development.

Job Summary

This position provides financial guidance and analytical support for Motorcycle Product Development. This position will perform month end closing duties to include reporting, variance explanations and journal entries as well as annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, capital business case support, and ad-hoc analyses as needed. The position will have cross functional involvement across Product Development, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and other areas of Finance. This position will have exposure to and present to company management on a regular basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Month end closing duties to include variance analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and results reporting for given motorcycle platforms and assigned departments. Understanding of and adherence to internal controls and GAAP.
• Provides business analysis and modeling with emphasis in understanding the supported business
• Business case preparation for capital funding requests. Includes financial modeling with analysis of projected returns (IRR/NPV/Payback Period).
• Guides and partners with business partners in aspects of financial decision making and budget management
• Coordinates the development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts and actuals
• Participate in special projects as needed

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

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

Experience Requirements

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 years related work and/or public accounting experience.
• Competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Finance and experience in a variety of Finance areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the broader, analytical perspective; and excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• PowerBi Experience
• Preferred but not Required: SAP and ERP experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:$65,700 - $98,400
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)