Financial Analyst- AI Optimization

About the role

Dematic is seeking a motivated and diligent Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across key operational functions, with a primary focus on Engineering, Project Management, and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization, while also providing limited support for the Sales Controlling cost center management. This role serves as a finance partner to operational leaders by supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost center management, and performance reporting. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to operational finance while developing strong analytical, business partnering, and financial planning skills. This individual will play a key role in driving financial performance, transparency, and accountability across the organization. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build a career in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, and Operational Finance within a dynamic, project-based environment. This is a hybrid role that will be based out of our Grand Rapids, MI office.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned cost centers
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key variances and performance drivers
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and scenario planning as needed
• Cost Center Management: Analyze expenses and cost center spending across assigned functions
• Track labor, overhead, and other operating expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Support cost control initiatives by identifying spending trends and potential cost-saving opportunities
• Performance Reporting & Analytics: Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics
• Compile financial and operational data to support management decision-making
• Translate financial data into significant business insights for operational leaders
• Business Partnership: Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support
• Assist leaders in understanding the financial impact of operational decisions
• Assist in presenting financial results and key trends to non-financial partners
• Build strong working relationships with business partners while developing an understanding of operational drivers and challenges
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reclasses, and variance explanations
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and submitted within established timelines
• Support compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and workflows
• Support automation and reporting optimization initiatives
• Participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and continuous improvement efforts
• AI & Digital Finance Support