Analyst 1-2, Financial

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:|ON-SITE/REMOTE:HybridWant to help shape tomorrow?At Bendix we've been doing it for 90 years...setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies.As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.Innovation is part of our DNA.Achievement drives our culture.Learn more today JOB DESCRIPTIONSummary/ObjectivesThe purpose of the Financial Analyst's role is to aggregate and report on various aspects of the operational controlling, costing analysis, bid & proposal preparation, and the budgeting and forecasting efforts for the KB Rail North America – Transit ("KBRNA-Transit") entities.This includes but not limited to carrying out multiple financial activities in conjunction with the Manager of Business Unit Controlling and Vice President of Finance.Activities include preparing the consolidated annual P&L budget, semi-annual forecasts, monthly/quarterly outlooks, overhead rate & functional P&L analysis, and preparation of Global Governance review materials to meet deadlines within KB Group planning calendar.Aggregation of this data requires soliciting input from and consulting with various KBRNA-Transit stakeholders, including Senior Leadership to establish a supportable budget/forecast and achieve meeting the global budgeting and forecasting timeline.The role requires managing multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment by applying proven communication, analytical, time management, relationship management, and problem-solving skills to ensure timeliness budget, forecast and outlook figure submissions.The output of this effort requires the ability to summarize the reported data effectively and efficiently on a regular and an ad-hoc basis for KB Group stakeholders.Additional Essential FunctionsProvide KBRNA Transit BU leaders and others with business-related KPIs and financial analysisPrepare monthly SAP salesbook database (SAP Extract / PowerQuery aggregation), including consolidation of applicable actuals, orders on hand, and budgeting data in a manner that supports the monthly Outlook aggregation and Vol/Mix analysis and S&OP discussionsAccurately maintain and roll forward various detailed outlook and budgeting files at the BU/Channel/Project level, including the monthly P&L, working capital, orders and cashflow outlooks, as well as the supporting S&OP files.Accurately submit the Annual Budget, Semi-Annual Forecast, and Monthly/Quarterly Outlooks within the KB group reporting tools (BIIP / Management Letter)Support the preparation and aggregation of the direct material forecast/budget assumptions at the project and distribution channel level based on relevant Salesbook and current Bid/Proposal informationPrepare and report monthly, quarterly, and annual CAPEX budget/forecast in alignment with KB Group templates and standardsSupport personnel budget templates and support Senior Leadership team with preparation of detailed headcount plan.Report headcount and provide bridges as necessarySupport preparation, maintenance, and distribution of monthly cost center spending analysis database / PowerQuery, including the Actual, Budget & Forecast values, the relative Functional P&L assignments, and the appropriate Global Management Review intercompany splits.Review and analyze major customer projects and sales channel profitability utilizing SAP SalesbookApply detailed knowledge of ERP reports (such as SAP salesbook) to the preparation of various outlooks and financial analysis.Knowledge of SAP financial reports includes but is not limited to the timing of data availability, content of the reports, and the differences between costing data (Standard, Local View Direct Material / Last Price Paid, KB GGK, KB HK1) including the relevant currency and the inclusion/exclusion of intercompany markups and fixed/variable overheadsRollforward and distribute monthly key project outlook summary based on the current outlook.Reconcile SAP sales book with YTD P&L as necessary to support in year outlook aggregationSupport the company's decision making by supplying relevant financial information and preparation of ad-hoc analysisProvide financial analysis support to various areas of the companyPrepare documents for monthly top management review meetingsUnderstand and apply US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Analyze, document, and improve relevant finance business processesFunctional knowledge of intermediate & advanced Excel features (including but not limited to vlookup, pivot tables, PowerQuery, and PowerPivot)Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)Experience with Think-Cell or equivalent Powerpoint tool to prepare financial presentations (waterfalls / bridges)Experience creating / managing 3-statement financial modelsUnderstanding of functional P&L and overhead ratesUnderstanding of volume / mix analysis preferredUnderstanding of foreign currency translations preferredAbility to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.Possess the ability to present financial information to a 'non-finance' audienceKnowledge on standard office software and business process applications.Highly self-motivated and directedStrong attention to detailAbility to effectively prioritize and execute multiple competing tasksExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong reconciliation and data analysis skillsResponsible for maintaining version control on various budgeting documentsEffective interpersonal and relationship-building skillsExcellent listening, written, and oral communication skillsStrong customer-service orientationYears of Exp.3-5 YearsWhat does Bendix have to offer you?Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time OffVacation PremiumMajor medical expensesChristmas BonusLife insuranceEducational assistance programSaving FundPantry VouchersPersonal Days PaidPermits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relativeCafeteria Bonus#J-*****-Ljbffr