Financial Analyst - Operations

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities, financial reporting, and operational performance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze monthly results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other functional leaders to understand business drivers and improve financial performance.
• Aid in the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor and analyze key operational metrics, including labor, material, overhead, inventory, and productivity performance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational finance reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement.
• Support capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, tracking, and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial models and business case analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Aid with inventory management, working capital initiatives, and cost accounting analysis.
• Generate management reports, presentations, and ad hoc analyses for Operations and Finance leadership.
• Collaborate with plant and functional teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Access and utilize various company systems and databases to extract, validate, and analyze data for decision support.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education And Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Hyperion Retrieve, HFM, and Word.
• Strong analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary.
• Uncompromising judgement towards confidentiality & business ethics.
• Limited travel required within the US and Canada.