Senior Financial Analyst

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest, global printing press manufacturer in the world. For more than 200 years, we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor-made print solutions for our customers. Our machines print US currency, packaging for grocery stores, and big-box retail products. With the broadest product portfolio in the industry and a holistic service promise, Koenig & Bauer sets international standards. Our 5,500 employees worldwide generate annual sales of €1.2 billion.

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst is a highly analytical and technically advanced role responsible for corporate controlling, financial planning, and continuous process optimization. This role executes complex month-end closings, deep-dive cost accounting, and comprehensive budgeting across all departments. Leveraging a modern tech stack (SAP Business ByDesign, Salesforce, Jedox, OneStream, and TIP), alongside full access to Google Gemini, the position is expected to champion Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate workflows and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Execute complex month-end closing procedures including Revenue and Cost of Manufacturing allocation, headcount/hours tracking, EBIT breakdowns, and comprehensive P&L reviews. Ensure basic accounting and tax principles are upheld, including expense tracking.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of corporate budgets and rolling forecasts across multiple cost centers. Conduct proactive monthly departmental budget reviews with managers to ensure alignment.
• Cost Accounting & Analysis: Perform in-depth cost accounting tasks, including hourly rate determinations, variance analysis, and monitoring expense reports to support strategic, data-driven decisions.
• AI-Driven Process Improvement: Champion the use of AI tools to automate manual tasks, optimize data models, and eliminate process inefficiencies within the finance department.
• Systems & Data Management: Act as a power user for SAP Business ByDesign. Manage SAP organizational unit maintenance, support ERP enhancement projects, and maintain data integrity across all reporting systems.
• Cross-Functional Support & Ad-Hoc Analysis: Provide dedicated analytical support for key accounts and parent company requests. Deliver independent on-demand analyses for executive leadership and actively assist team members on joint financial initiatives.
• Central Liaison for Parent Company: Act as the primary point of contact for all financial inquiries, ad-hoc reporting requests, and corporate alignments originating from the German parent company. Ensure transparent and timely communication of local financial data to global stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or other related degree program.
• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in financial analysis, corporate controlling, or cost accounting.

Skills

• Controlling & Cost Accounting: Highly analytical mindset with deep knowledge of cost accounting and business controlling.
• Accounting: Solid understanding of bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, and IFRS.
• Tech & AI Affinity: Exceptional dedication to utilizing Artificial Intelligence to enhance and streamline financial workflows.
• System Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP Business ByDesign strongly preferred) and CRM tools (Salesforce). Hands-on experience with reporting and cash planning systems (Jedox, OneStream, TIP) is highly advantageous.
• Expert proficiency within Excel and/or Google Sheets with advanced quantitative modeling skills to handle big data and produce complex financial reports.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate complex technical specifications into clear terms for customers and internal stakeholders. Must collaborate effectively with international factory partners.

Schedule

Core departmental hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT. Additional time may be required to meet deadlines.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000

Benefits

• Vacation – 15 days per year
• Holidays – Up to 11 days
• Sick – 7 days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement and Profit Sharing Plan
• Income replacement plans for cancer, critical illness, and accident
• Long-Term Care Plans
• Years-of-Service Bonus Plan
• Educational Assistance