Financial Anaylst

Company Overview

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal‑management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative‑energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world’s original‑equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

This position is primarily focused on day‑to‑day financial reporting, performance analytics, internal controls, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily, weekly, monthly, and year‑end reports for operations and product‑group management.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and adherence to Dana policies.
• Provide analysis of variances against prior periods, the annual budget, and forecasts.
• Assist with the annual budget process, including accurate completion of the Cost Model.
• Participate in the month‑end close process, including balance‑sheet account reconciliation and quarter‑flux analysis.
• Promote continuous improvement and best‑practice deployment while validating DOS savings.
• Manage fixed‑asset accounting and prepare cost justifications for appropriations.
• Engage in the customer quote process, preparing product pro‑forma and maintaining material, labor, and overhead costs in SAP.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers.
• Problem‑solving ability and capacity to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for professional interaction at all levels within and outside Dana.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Hyperion and SAP preferred.
• Self‑starter able to work with minimal supervision and willing to work extra hours when necessary.