Strategic Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. in California is seeking a Financial Analyst for ITW Global Tire Repair to develop, maintain, and distribute key financial reports, analyze operations, and support the Company’s Strategic Plan.

You will prepare operating budgets, executive presentations, and ad-hoc analyses, with emphasis on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably supporting a manufacturing operation.
• Working knowledge of general ledger functions and US GAAP.
• Excel and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Experience creating dashboards and KPIs using analysis/data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Report, analyze and forecast financial, economic, and other data for strategic and operational decisions.
• Analyze economic indicators to forecast and study the company’s short-, mid-, and long-term position.
• Drive cost-effectiveness, productivity, and process simplification through Continuous Improvement and ITW Toolbox.
• Conduct and document financial analyses related to Capex or other initiatives.
• Support monthly close processes and reporting; prepare ad-hoc analyses as requested.
• Prepare executive presentations and maintain financial reports; support budgeting and variance tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

JDE ERP

Job description

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. in California is seeking a Financial Analyst for ITW Global Tire Repair to develop, maintain, and distribute key financial reports, analyze operations, and support the Company’s Strategic Plan.

You will prepare operating budgets, executive presentations, and ad-hoc analyses, with emphasis on cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement across functions.