Sr. Financial Analyst - Business Partner Sales Controlling

Robert Bosch Group; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, IL, seeks an experienced Sales Business Partner to join the NA Sales organization. You will own end-to-end sales forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across all customers and Business Units in North America.

The role requires strong analytical skills, autonomy, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You will lead forecasting, month-end reporting, and deliver actionable insights to Sales leadership while partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, sales controlling, commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
• Strong experience in sales forecasting, Month-End reporting, variance analysis, Net Sales analysis, pricing, and commercial performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting across all NA customers and Business Units; collaborate with Sales to consolidate assumptions.
• Lead forecast reviews, leadership presentations, and alignment meetings.
• Own Month-End Sales reporting, with analysis of actual vs forecast and management commentary.
• Own and coordinate Sales reporting to the Power Tools Headquarters; deliver recurring and ad hoc reports.
• Own and deliver Net Sales, Price Change, and exchange-rate reporting and analysis.
• Identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities; translate data into insights for Sales leadership.
• Continuously improve forecasting, reporting, and analytics processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Sales forecasting

Forecasting process

Variance analysis

Power BI

Excel

SAP

HFM

ERP systems

Business partnering

Leadership presentations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

SAP

HFM

Power BI

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

At the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, we know that every career matters. Which is why you should conduct yours on a grand scale. Headquartered in the northwest Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, we are a $990 million division of Bosch, a multinational engineering and electronics organization and the largest privately held employer in the world.

Guided by the principles of founder Robert Bosch, we offer a setting where social and environmental responsibility are part of our corporate DNA. Always mindful of our impact on the future, we are committed to sustainability, paying it forward, giving back, and lifelong learning. These are but a few of the reasons why our parent company has more than 400,000 associates and a legacy of success spanning 135+ years.

On a daily basis, our global teams are developing new products and using innovation to enhance existing ones.

Offering such industry-leading brands as Bosch®, Dremel®, and RotoZip®, our Mount Prospect location features unparalleled opportunities to promote our corded and cordless power tools, rotary tools, and accessories throughout existing and emerging markets. Collaborating with our engineering team, you’ll have the chance to pitch innovative new product lines and features, marketing channels, media plans, and strategies.

This is your chance to Go big. Go bold. And shape tomorrow’s world today, with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation!

GO BOSCH, AND EXPERIENCE BIG REWARDS.

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation offers the competitive compensation, career-development resources, and benefits you would expect of a world leader, including health, medical, and financial plans; work/life balance; and flexible work options.

GO BIG. GO BOLD. GO BOSCH.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sales Business Partner to serve as a key strategic partner to our North America Sales organization. This role will have end-to-end ownership of sales forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis across all customers and Business Units in the NA region.

The Sales Business Partner will work closely with Sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive forecast accuracy, provide transparency into business performance, and translate complex sales and financial data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with commercial acumen, operates with a high degree of autonomy, and is comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Lead and autonomously manage the sales forecasting process across all customers and Business Units in North America, partnering closely with the Sales organization to consolidate, challenge, and validate assumptions and ensure a reliable business outlook.
• Lead forecast reviews, leadership presentations, and alignment meetings, clearly communicating key business developments, risks, opportunities, and changes versus previous expectations.
• Own the Month-End Sales reporting process, including analysis of actual performance versus forecast, budget, and prior year, as well as preparation of concise and meaningful management commentary.
• Own and coordinate Sales reporting to the Power Tools (PT) Headquarters, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of recurring standard reports as well as ad hoc analyses and reporting requests.
• Own and deliver Net Sales (TNS), Price Change (PCR), and exchange-rate reporting and analysis, providing transparency into key performance drivers across customers and Business Units.
• Identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities and translate sales data into actionable insights for Sales leadership and business stakeholders.
• Continuously improve and automate forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes to increase accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

Leadership Reporting & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted business partner to North America Sales leadership, providing data-driven insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop high-quality leadership presentations, executive summaries, and management reports that clearly communicate sales performance, outlook, risks, and opportunities.
• Proactively challenge assumptions and facilitate alignment between Sales, Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations to help Sales leadership understand performance drivers and anticipate business developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, sales controlling, commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering, preferably within a global manufacturing or CPG organization.
• Strong experience in sales forecasting, Month-End reporting, variance analysis, Net Sales analysis, pricing, and commercial performance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex forecasting and reporting processes involving multiple customers, Business Units, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify key business drivers, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP and business intelligence systems such as SAP, HFM, Power BI.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across functional disciplines and with stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
• Strong business-partnering skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions, influence stakeholders, and openly communicate viewpoints.
• Ability to operate independently while working effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Bosch Power Tools was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s GreatestWorkplaces in Manufacturing 2025
• Forbes' America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 to $125,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting:https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome

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