Financial Analyst I

INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success — so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide support to your business unit. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry, with the support and resources of the fastest‑growing brand in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to analyze monthly activity, build monthly forecasts, and communicate results to the financial leadership team.
• Work with cross‑functional departments to investigate and determine root cause of monthly financial variances.
• Deliver timely and accurate month‑end close tasks including journal entries and managing accruals.
• Easily adapt to the changing needs of internal customers and create meaningful ad‑hoc “what‑if” financial analysis.
• Provide an objective opinion and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Identify knowledge gaps and develop tools, processes, and models to provide meaningful information to internal customers.
• Develop peer relationships with other financial analysts to drive consistency in reporting, analysis, and operational procedures and rhythm.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous process improvement by identifying and eliminating non‑value‑added activities and streamlining processes.
• Manage multiple processes and prioritize appropriately.
• Assist in preparation of a rolling 18‑month forecast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance‑related field.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization (written, verbal, presentation, and listening).
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Self‑motivated.
• Ability to work well on diverse, cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On‑site wellness and fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• Additional perks – see the benefits site for full details.