Sr. Financial Analyst

FUCHS PETROLUB SE; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS PETROLUB SE in Harvey, IL is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision making across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.

The role focuses on accurate financial modeling, reporting, and insights, translating data into actionable recommendations for business leaders. Collaboration with accounting and treasury is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), PowerPoint; SAP proficiency is a plus.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA

3-5 years experience in related industry

Strong analytical ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Power BI

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FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business.

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Location:

Harvey, IL, US, 60426

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

• 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).

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!
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