Sr Financial Analyst - Product Development

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k program

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for Product Development. You will provide financial guidance, perform month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional analysis across Product Development, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Finance.

You will present to management, build financial models (IRR/NPV/Payback), manage project budgets, and support capital funding requests while upholding GAAP and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in finance, accounting systems, and GAAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Month end closing duties including variance analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Provide business analysis and financial modeling for supported business units.
• Prepare capital funding business cases with IRR/NPV/payback analysis.
• Guide budgeting and financial decision-making with business partners.
• Coordinate development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts and actuals.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

PowerBi

SAP

ERP

GAAP

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Sr Financial Analyst - Product Development.

Job Summary

This position provides financial guidance and analytical support for Motorcycle Product Development. This position will perform month end closing duties to include reporting, variance explanations and journal entries as well as annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, capital business case support, and ad-hoc analyses as needed. The position will have cross functional involvement across Product Development, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and other areas of Finance. This position will have exposure to and present to company management on a regular basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Month end closing duties to include variance analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and results reporting for given motorcycle platforms and assigned departments. Understanding of and adherence to internal controls and GAAP.
• Provides business analysis and modeling with emphasis in understanding the supported business
• Business case preparation for capital funding requests. Includes financial modeling with analysis of projected returns (IRR/NPV/Payback Period).
• Guides and partners with business partners in aspects of financial decision making and budget management
• Coordinates the development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts and actuals
• Participate in special projects as needed

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• Competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Finance and experience in a variety of Finance areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the broader, analytical perspective; and excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• PowerBi Experience
• Preferred but not Required: SAP and ERP experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range:$82,000 - $127,300

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)