Senior Financial Project Analyst

The Senior FPA Analyst reports directly to the Finance Manager. The position is responsible for managerial plant related FP&A activities including project profitability tracking, forecasting, cost and inventory control and financial KPIs.  The position will be highly visible within the Americas operations and with the Switchgear and Busbar LOB. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the financial aspects manufacturing projects:
  • Tracking and reporting the financial profitability.
  • Analyzing and monitoring actual costs, project budgets and project tasks ensuring that all the costs are allocated accurately and that all additional expenses and overheads are accounted for.
  • Ensuring revenue is timely and accurately processed.
  • Uncovering industry best practices in project administration and project planning controls. 
• Will partner with shared services accounting team in month end close process and financial statement submissions.
• Development of annual financial plan, including standard labor and overhead rates, departmental spending and capital budget.
• Preparation of monthly financial forecast.
• Analyze inventory balance sheet accounts and reserve reconciliations.
• Coordinate and oversee annual physical inventory.
• Review monthly financial statements prior to promotion.
• Actively participate and initiate process improvements to organizational processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and SOX compliance. 
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist with continuous improvements initiatives as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA is accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience with at least 1 year in a finance or accounting role with a manufacturer
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Very proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Confidence in challenging the status quo; always on the hunt for continuous improvement opportunities.
• The ability to go fast; the desire to help others go faster.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.

 

 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

 

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status