Strategic Finance Forecasting and Reporting 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

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.