Sr. Financial Analyst

Worthington Steel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to oversee consolidation, reporting, analysis and forecasting activities. You will develop and maintain reporting for senior leadership and SG&A stakeholders, driving insights that shape strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, independence, and partnership as you work across functions and with auditors on quarterly filings and annual audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an analyst or similar role.
• GAAP understanding and ability to interpret financial data.
• Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP or Hyperion systems.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget) and prepare reports for senior leaders and the Board.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and cross-functional projects with clarity on business issues.
• Maintain financial reporting integrity and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify scalable improvements to reporting processes, leveraging AI tools where applicable.
• Support external reporting and audits, including quarterly filings and year-end audits.
• Assist in integrating acquisitions into the financial reporting environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-tasking

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Oracle

Tagetik

SAP

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for oversight of the consolidation, reporting (including report development), analysis and forecasting activities. This position will gain exposure to various areas in the business and levels of management as you maintain/develop reporting for the senior leadership team and SG&A stakeholders to monitor performance trends against defined KPI’s that drive strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, independent, self-starter that displays the characteristics of an emerging leader and business partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget), identifying financial trends and preparing management and BOD (board of directors) reports
• Collaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues
• Maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools
• Support the external reporting team and internal/external auditors related to quarterly filing and annual audit
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment

Capabilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Create visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data sets
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an analyst role
• Intermediate understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP, Hyperion or similar financial systems
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.