Sr. Financial Analyst

Fuchs Lubricants Co.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Illinois seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead FP&A activities, partnering with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate financial modeling and insights.

Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting in SAP, building P&L files by entity, variance analysis, and producing dashboards for senior management; support month-end close and intercompany settlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years experience in related industry.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP proficiency a plus.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes into SAP.
• Build and manage budget and forecast P&L files by entity.
• Analyze financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Prepare variance analyses with clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Support around banking, wire transfers, intercompany settlements.
• Provide insights into product profitability, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Support month-end close activities with accounting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.
• Improve FP&A processes and data accuracy.
• transition from ECC to S/4HANA, including testing and documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to %100,000, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and decision support across the organization. This position partners closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and support strategic initiatives through accurate financial modeling and insights. The role requires a strong understanding of cost structures, financial controls, along with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Be leading contributor in budgeting and forecasting load processes into SAP.
• Build / manage budget and forecast P&L files by entity.
• Analyze financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods as it relates to functional expense.
• Prepare variance analyses with clear explanations and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decisions.

Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Support around banking, executing wire transfers, ACH payments, intercompany settlements
• Provide insights into product profitability, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Support month-end close activities in collaboration with accounting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy.
• Serve as key contributor in the transition from ECC to S/4HANA, including testing, validation, and processing documentation.
• Leverage SAP and Power BI tools to enhance financial visibility.
• Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years experience in related industry and/or public accounting with responsibilities similar to those listed above.
• Computer proficiency required including Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP formulas, create/manipulate tables, etc.), PowerPoint. SAP proficiency is a plus.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have a flexible schedule to accomodate monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.

These are your benefits:

Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).