Senior Operations Financial Analyst
GeneracWe are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Sr. 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, global facility expansions, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
3 years’ broad financial experience
2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Essential Duties:
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.
Manages standardization of visual management, and global operational processes and costing structures.
Proactively directs the annual operating and capital 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.
Other Duties as assigned and the following: Based on project.
Knowledge, Skills, and 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.
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
Free onsite gym open Monday through Saturday for Generac employees
We offer product loan (for up to 4 days) and discount programs
Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.
We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.
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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and 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, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”