Financial Analyst

About the Role

Nortek Data Center Cooling, a Madison Industries company, is shaping the future by creating energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions for data centers. As a Financial Analyst, you will provide financial reporting and analysis focused on material cost and product profitability, supporting the business team with timely, accurate reporting and insights into key drivers of profitable growth and operating trends.

This role partners with local project management, engineering, sourcing, and commercial teams while providing regular reporting and analysis to Nortek and Madison Air leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own product and customer profitability analysis through gross margin, providing clear visibility into material costs, manufacturing costs, and margin performance.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to analyze gross margin drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve profitability.
• Develop and maintain product-level costing models, customer profitability analyses, and margin reporting tools that support strategic pricing and commercial decision-making.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on material costs, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly material margin, cost, and profitability reports for business and finance leadership, highlighting key trends and actionable insights.
• Monitor cost changes across products and projects, proactively identifying opportunities for cost reduction, margin expansion, and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range planning processes through detailed cost and gross margin modeling.
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects focused on profitability enhancement, operational efficiency, and strategic business growth.

Key Attributes

• Bias for action and willingness to take on complex and challenging projects.
• Integrity, transparency, and respect in all interactions.
• Accountability for creating and executing solutions that deliver results in a performance-driven culture.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, quickly changing industry.
• “I was there when” mindset, ready to challenge yourself professionally.
• Ability to thrive in a “legacy now” culture, doing the right thing for the company today while building a stronger future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, lookups, analytics, and effective model building).
• Solid understanding of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow measures, and how each interrelates.
• Knowledge of general accounting, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• Attention to detail and ability to reconcile complex data sets; analyses and reports must tie out to source data.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
• Ability to navigate system limitations to create value-added reports.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and organize efficiently in a complex multi-plant environment.
• Ability to travel as needed by the business.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with Power BI and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with Syteline or SAP ERP Systems.
• Experience with Planful software.
• Experience with cost accounting/standard costing in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
• Benefits start on day one.
• 401K match.
• First year: 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued).
• Air-conditioned work environment.

About Us

Nortek Data Center Cooling builds systems that keep modern data centers running—from liquid cooling to large-scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, solving challenges with engineering depth and practical execution. We prioritize clear communication, attention to detail, and follow-through, addressing issues directly without unnecessary process.

Our culture is hands-on and collaborative, where people take ownership, move quickly, and support each other. With the backing of Madison Air, we offer the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high-growth programs.

Why Join Us?

Join a rapidly growing organization driving the future of high-performance data center infrastructure. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in driving profitable growth, improving business performance, and supporting strategic decision-making for cutting-edge cooling technologies that power AI, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure worldwide.

You will gain exposure to executive leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.