Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineered pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Job Summary

The Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. In addition, this role will play a critical role in delivering data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. Our team goes beyond traditional reporting — it focuses on deep analysis, forecasting, and business partnering to help leadership understand trends, evaluate opportunities, and drive profitable growth.

Your Impact

• Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze and present monthly financial results, identifying key drivers of performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence business strategy and decision-making.
• Support the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, leveraging analytical tools and scenario modeling.
• Responsible for assigned areas of the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Own portions of the monthly close process for assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor business performance and enhance decision-making speed.
• Conduct pricing and cost analysis throughout the configure/design/build lifecycle, providing insights that improve margins and competitiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to track production, shipment targets, and operational benchmarks — connecting financial outcomes to operational performance.
• Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect with team members.
• Drive process improvements by applying data visualization, automation, and AI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience OR Finance/Accounting internship within Oshkosh Corporation.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Standout Qualifications

• Professional licenses (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.).
• Knowledge in Finance and Accounting concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
• Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting, and business performance management.
• Experience with data visualization/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude).
• Knowledge of U.S. and international accounting principles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to continuously improve processes and deliver insights.

Pay Range

$64,500.00 - $103,500.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.