Strategic FP&A Analyst—SAP, Power BI, Manufacturing

Fuchs Lubricants Co.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Illinois seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead FP&A activities, partnering with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate financial modeling and insights.

Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting in SAP, building P&L files by entity, variance analysis, and producing dashboards for senior management; support month-end close and intercompany settlements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years experience in related industry.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP proficiency a plus.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes into SAP.
• Build and manage budget and forecast P&L files by entity.
• Analyze financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• 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, wire transfers, intercompany settlements.
• Provide insights into product profitability, pricing, and margin analysis.
• Support month-end close activities with accounting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reports.
• Improve FP&A processes and data accuracy.
• transition from ECC to S/4HANA, including testing and documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Illinois seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead FP&A activities, partnering with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate financial modeling and insights.

Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting in SAP, building P&L files by entity, variance analysis, and producing dashboards for senior management; support month-end close and intercompany settlements.