Financial Analyst (hybrid)

This position is responsible for various aspects of the monthly financial process, analysis, and internal reporting of financial results for the Enersys Energy Systems Line of Business (ES LOB), based out of Reading, PA. It will work on a hybrid schedule (Monday and Friday- work from home and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday- in the office in Reading.)

Through reconciliation and analysis of monthly financial data, this position will be responsible for accurate reporting of the LOB's financial performance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting and analysis for the ES LOB. The candidate will be expected to effectively communicate results to enhance and enable decision making, as a key strategic partner to the team. The work also entails data analysis, data maintenance, and ad hoc tasks that support the team to carry out its deliverables. This work requires a considerable degree of independent judgement, attention to detail and action.

• Prepare and review LOBs monthly close and forecast packages explaining major variances to forecast, budget and prior year.
• Review month-end input and results from the remote units investigating and understanding anomalies.
• Work with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate month-end reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly ES finance slides with latest financial performance, bookings/backlog trends and other data as needed.
• Preparation of margin analysis schedules, customer analysis schedules, SG&A schedules and variance analysis to forecast, budget, and prior year.
• Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Review and perform deeper analysis, where necessary, on a monthly and quarterly basis regarding financial results or other business indicators.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant financial experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience in an analytical business role and/or Strategic Finance equivalent functions
• Strong attention to detail; ability to deliver high quality, timely, and accurate work
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Be able to review current processes and provide recommendations and improvements
• Knowledge of MS Access, ERP systems (Baan, SAP) and financial reporting systems (OneStream)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is a must.
• Knowledge of SQL not required but a plus