Financial Anaylst

Dana Corp; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp seeks a finance professional focused on day-to-day financial reporting, performance analytics, internal controls, and cost accounting to support operations in Warren, MI.

Responsibilities include compiling reports for operations and product groups, ensuring GAAP compliance, analyzing variances, assisting with budget and cost modeling, and supporting month-end close, fixed asset accounting, and SAP-based product cost data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to solve problems and handle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion and advanced Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily, weekly, monthly and year-end financial reports for operations and product groups.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to Dana policies.
• Analyze variances against prior periods, budget and forecast.
• Assist with annual budget process and cost modeling.Participate in month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliation.
• Drive continuous improvement and DOS savings; support fixed asset accounting and cost justification for capital projects.
• Prepare product proformas and maintenance of cost data in SAP for customer quotes.
• Undertake special projects as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

This position is primarily focused on day-to-day financial reporting, performance analytics, internal controls and cost accounting

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Compilation of daily, weekly, monthly and year-end reports for operations and product group management.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which includes knowledge and assurance of adherence to Dana policies.
• Provide analysis of variances against prior period, annual budget and forecast.
• Assist with annual budget process encompassing accurate completion of Cost Model.
• Participate in month-end close process, including balance sheet account reconciliation and quarter flux analysis.
• Push continuous improvement and best practices deployment throughout the operation while validating DOS savings.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and preparation of cost justification for appropriation.
• Engagement in customer quote process including preparation of product proforma along with creating and maintaining material, labor and overhead costs in SAP.
• Undertake special projects & other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• 2+ years experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of accuracy.
• Analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Hyperion and SAP experience preferred.
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.