Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst provides technical and operational support to accounting, finance, and commercial teams. Supports month-end activities, including analyzing and reconciling budget and expenses, and assists the VP of Finance on various projects.Essential Functions And Main DutiesFP&A business partner for commercial organization, including monthly actual vs budget/forecast reviews, quarterly forecast updates, budget process, FP&A special projects / Ad hoc analysisCommunicate with and respond to internal Sales team regarding their sales incentive plans.Update forecast of monthly gross margins based on sales orders and projectsSupport Sales team on analyzing customer performance and potential new business, including gross margin analysis for dealsDevelop and maintain dashboards and reports to track necessary KPIs relevant to the businessPartner with sales leadership and marketing team to develop financial models and forecasts for potential new business promotions or programs to support the growth of order volumeSupport the annual development of sales incentive plans with Finance team and Sr. VP of SalesImprove financial models and reporting templates to summarize KPIs and create efficiency for teamDemonstrate a high level of intellectual curiosity with ad-hoc projects to identify opportunities to reduce expenses and drive more profit growthSeek opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems, automate reportsProvide support for month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliation of B/S accounts,Assist in monthly reporting for NKA’s Sales team to track performance and determine commissions earned based on customer orders, shipments, and paymentsAdhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need.QualificationsEducation / Certification / Experience required:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline; relevant education and experience accepted in lieu of degree2+ years of experience in forecasting, finance, and accountingExperience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferredHigh level of competency in Excel, Powerpoint, other Office related toolsLevel and compensation depend on location, experience, education and skillsCompetencies RequiredStrong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skillsHigh level of attention to detailAbility to coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlinesAbility to synthesize information and make recommendationsAbility to interact effectively cross-functionally and with senior leadershipStrong interpersonal and collaboration skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and to receive and understand verbal and written instructions in EnglishAble to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environmentWorking Conditions Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, unless otherwise stated by the department manager. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or department and are subject to change at any time at the Company’s discretion.Physical: Generally may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 20 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision, and 2-way written/verbal communication in English. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.Travel: Not RequiredAccess to Customer Sites: Not RequiredCompensationThe anticipated range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location.Perks And BenefitsVisit our Career page to learn more about Perks & Benefits and working at Nihon Kohden AmericaNihon Kohden America is committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other workplace practices.Nihon Kohden America complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Employees and applicants will not be subject to harassment or retaliation for asserting their legal rights. Questions or concerns regarding this policy may be directed to Human Resources at [email protected].