At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 17,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Finance Analyst will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. This role will perform general accounting and finance functions, account reciliations, preparation and presentation of financial statements, and analysis reports. There will be involvement with monthly analysis, forecasting and annual budgeting process. The Senior Finance Analyst will process business transactions in various areas throughout the Finance function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business. Analyze and prepare monthly results for management; interact with other departments on business issues that impact financial problems.
- Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; develop and maintain budgets and forecasts. Lead and support "Make vs. Buy" decisions and appropriation request for capital projects.
- Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers. Support and partner with management in planning, measuring and reporting on performance of business functions and opportunities to improve profitability through pricing and cost efficiency.
- Responsible for monthly close process for assigned areas and business segments, which may include account reconciliation and review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.
- Assist in the management and administration of business systems and procedures; validate the effectiveness of new procedures update Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation for changes affecting internal controls.
- Develop customer-friendly systems, processes, and metrics; perform assigned shared services tasks in accordance with standard work instructions. Monitor and track key operational benchmarks; perform root cause analysis and develop actions plans as needed.
- Champion the Oshkosh People First competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members.
- Identify and support continuous improvement projects while leveraging Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) tools and concepts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Four (4) or more years of related experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
- Ability to travel 10%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with U.S. and international accounting regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.
