Financial Analyst

About the role

DEUTZ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems, with core competences in the development, production, distribution, and servicing of diesel, gas, and electric drivetrains for professional applications used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles, and other applications.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial reporting, analysis, and business performance insights across the organization. This role analyzes financial and operational data, identifies trends and opportunities, and provides recommendations to support continuous business improvement and decision-making. The position regularly interacts with mid- and upper-level management, requiring strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support business performance monitoring and decision making.
• Analyze sales performance, including margin and selling price variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes through standardization and automation.
• Support cost-saving and efficiency initiatives through financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze product, customer, and segment profitability reports.
• Forecast and analyze key operating costs and investigate significant variances.
• Maintain CAPEX reporting, forecasting, and tracking.
• Perform monthly reviews of P&L and Balance Sheet results.
• Prepare monthly profitability estimates and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with the parent company's Controlling and Financial Analysis teams to support reporting and process improvements at DCA.
• Analyze actual versus budget/FC deviations and provide explanations for variances.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of recurring financial reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Decision Sciences, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and macros; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with SAP/S4HANA ERP system.

Additional information

Location: Norcross

Supervisory Responsibility: Individual Contributor

Travel Requirements: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0%–10% depending on business needs.

Physical Requirements: This position requires extended periods of sitting, frequent communication, and occasional standing, bending, and lifting.