Controlling Analyst

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

• Provide general business support to the NA Service organization
• Perform Month end close responsibilities; Month End financial reporting
• Establish databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts
• Works closely with Managers of Central Service Functions such as Purchasing, Sales, Logistics, HR & Accounting on establishing their budgets and supports them on multiple financial topics that impact the Service organization.
• Establish a costing model for rates for the Engineering departments and monitor projects profitability.
• Prepares and submits all information relevant to the economic budget according to corporate established timeline.
• Communicates with the Business Units on cost allocations of Central Services
• Direct preparation of studies, reports and analysis in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections and business forecasts.
• SAP Project system reporting and analysis, various projects and AD HOC Analysis as needed.
• Conduct special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Analyze financial information to determine present and future performance.
• Identify and communicate trends and other strategic information to management.
• Collects and analyzes regional information for insurance policies
• Handles special projects as assigned

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a four-year college or university
• Three or more years of related experience preferred in Controlling, Finance or Accounting areas.
• Experience in public accounting or an international automotive manufacturing company is a plus. 
• Must have excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and financial analysis abilities.
• Capacity to learn and apply new tools and concepts.
• Knowledge of current principles of accounting, finance and audit principles. Experience with German GAAP preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage complex processes. 
• Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office applications. Must have excellent Excel skills, including pivot table and macros. Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse or other ERP system tools.