Senior Financial Analyst

Company Description

* SMART PEOPLE   * SMART IDEAS   * SMART CHOICE

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Job Description

Primary Objective: 

The emphasis of this role will be supporting the MTS Service business by partnering with accounting, finance, and functional business leaders to drive achievement of financial goals through planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. 

Major Areas of Accountability: 

1. Develop and deliver timely reporting and analysis to drive functional management decision making and performance measurement.

2. Support the financial planning and analysis manager, including:

• Monitoring and administering the financial status of customer orders and related projects, including detailed revenue and cost plans, project and order risk assessment and coverage, and recommendations for reserves and contingencies.
• Developing and maintaining unit revenue, margin, period cost, and SG&A projections 
• Support functional owners with departmental expense budgeting processes, and the financial aspects of strategic business planning as part of the overall sector and unit budgeting and planning processes.
• Special projects, as assigned

3. Support the accounting team with Service-related month-end close processes and ensure the ongoing integrity of revenue and cost accounting in accordance with Company policies
4. Develop methods and tools to support financial data collection, performance modeling, statistical analysis, and complex reporting.  

5. Support management in financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

•  Implement, utilize, and maintain planning systems and tools.  Lead system and tool enhancement projects.
• Develop and execute process schedules, formats, templates, and outputs.

6. Establish, maintain, and monitor adequate internal controls including procedures, documentation, and processes to ensure the integrity of the financial information and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures.

7.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance or Accounting emphasis)

Experience: 5+ years of relative experience 

 Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

MTS is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, MTS is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal em