Senior Financial Analyst

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the VP of Operations within the Americas. This role involves providing financial support, managing budgets, and analyzing performance metrics to drive strategic business decisions. The position requires strong financial acumen and experience within industry finance, along with proficiency in key analytical tools. Join a team that plays a pivotal role in this global leader in safety and compliance solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on first day

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive programs for full-time employees

Education reimbursement opportunities

Scholarship program for children of employees

Employee Assistance Program

Dress-for-your-day dress code

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industry finance, corporate finance or public accounting.
• Experience with analyzing manufacturing and operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting for operations expenses for each business unit.
• Ownership of the annual budgeting process for Americas plants.
• Develop analytics for measuring operational effectiveness.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic support

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

QlikView

OneStream

Microsoft suite

Job description

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What We Need

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Americas finance team providing direct support to the VP of Operations of the Americas region. The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial and strategic support to the operations leadership team, including the analysis of plant operational performance and supply chain management. The position is located at the Company’s corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and reports to the Senior Finance Manager supporting operations in the Americas and FP&A for the Americas & Asia region.

What We Need

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Americas finance team providing direct support to the VP of Operations of the Americas region. The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial and strategic support to the operations leadership team, including the analysis of plant operational performance and supply chain management. The position is located at the Company’s corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and reports to the Senior Finance Manager supporting operations in the Americas and FP&A for the Americas & Asia region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and ensure the proper accounting for the operations expenses for each of the respective business units and plants within the Americas. Perform analytics on the income statement and balance sheet to explain variances on a monthly basis.
• Ownership of the annual budgeting process for Americas plants. Work with the VP of Operations and plant managers to set the appropriate targets in alignment with the overall sales and profitability expectations of the business.
• Be a strategic business partner for the entire Americas operations function.
• Develop insightful analytics for measuring operational effectiveness. Analytics will include, but are not limited to analysis of labor and overhead productivity, monthly KPI’s, purchasing and production variances and inventory management.
• Responsible for analyzing capital expenditures to gauge appropriate spending and anticipated returns on investment.
• Ownership of the proper accounting for temporary labor, freight expense, excess and obsolete inventory and other operational expenses. Preparing/reviewing key account reconciliations, demonstrating judgment and working closely with the Brady Shared Services Teams.
• Design effective reporting to clearly and concisely communicate timely information to the operations leadership team to facilitate impactful business decisions. Standard tools to convey messages would likely include variance analysis, as well as financial bridges.
• Direct ownership of the annual cost roll process for plants within the Americas region. Indirect ownership of the cost roll process for all of Brady.
• Ensure accurate product costing by calculating and applying labor and overhead rates and working with operations to accurately reflect bills of material and manufacturing assumptions.
• Underlying responsibilities for all job aspects include:
• Document and follow standard processes and procedures.
• Improve the financial knowledge and acumen of the Americas operations team.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and streamline reporting and other finance obligations.
• Adhere to the Brady accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
  

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of experience in industry finance, corporate finance or public accounting.
• Experience with analyzing manufacturing and operations is a plus.
• Experience with SAP, QlikView, OneStream, and Microsoft suite is a plus.
• Strong financial accounting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the proven ability to execute projects through indirect influence.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion, prioritize and allocate time accordingly.
  
  

About Us

Who we are:

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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