Strategic FP&A Analyst: Forecasting, Reporting & Insights

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis for one or more business units. You will prepare complex reports and conduct analyses to enable management decisions across sales, inventory, and manufacturing costs.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, month-end close, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including external auditors. A solid GAAP foundation and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Previous accounting/finance experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry & SAP experience preferred
• Analytical skills necessary to review accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare reconciliations
• Ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve controls and processes

Responsibilities

• Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly including sales, inventory, freight, raw materials and operational performance
• Performing financial analysis and communicating findings to enable informed management decisions
• Develops analytics to monitor forecast accuracy and revises forecast processes
• Analyzes impact of pricing, volume, mix and currency on sales and gross margins
• Lead month-end closing including accruals, journal entries and reconciliations
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide supporting documentation for audits

Skills

collaborative

adaptability

driven & action oriented

analytical

detail oriented

English fluency

advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis for one or more business units. You will prepare complex reports and conduct analyses to enable management decisions across sales, inventory, and manufacturing costs.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, month-end close, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including external auditors. A solid GAAP foundation and manufacturing experience are preferred.