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Senior Operations Financial Analyst

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Senior Operations Financial Analyst

Req # 64874

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

GENERAC - It’s a challenge, and an invitation. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to join an industry leader. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

The Senior Operations Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for directing and managing the Global Operations capital and operational budget and for improving overall performance through the proper application of analysis and financial tools. This role facilitates sound business decisions regarding product line transfers, make/buy decisions, and other operational analysis. The role will be both a strategic thinker and an individual tactical contributor comfortable with influencing and educating multiple levels within the organization to achieve results.

Major Responsibilities:

• Proactively directs the annual operating budgeting process including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget. Coordinates assists and oversees the development of financial operations business plans that clarify specific financial / non-financial targets and metrics (e.g. Key Performance Indicators) to facilitate the achievement of both strategic and tactical business goals. Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements and prepares reports and offers insight for productivity improvements.

• Manages standardization of visual management, and global operational processes and costing structures. Review and analysis supply chain logistics spending and communicate variances to different levels of leadership.

• Utilizes data mining techniques to research, model, and generate “what if” scenarios on facilities, production transfers, and component make / buy decisions. Evaluates Return on Investment (ROI) for specific programs and/or projects and recommends appropriate action. Provides direction and support to key business partners. Reviews requests for capital spending and provides input and/or authorization for capital expenditures.

• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• 3 years broad financial experience

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to create and maintain complex excel models.

• Ability to influence others without direct authority and work effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent interpersonal, management, motivation, and analytical skills.

• Ability to translate financial information to a non-financial audience.

• Ability to convert metrics into meaningful information.

• Self-starter with initiative and vision.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross functional environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.

• Cost accounting experience.

• Multi-national manufacturing experience.

• Experience with total cost of ownership modeling, make versus buy, vertical integration.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”