Financial Analyst

Purpose

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

 

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join Team STIHL in our Virginia Beach, VA location! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team.

 

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, & Sick time with 11 paid holidays

About You

You will provide sales and operational planning support for strategic planning, purchase projections, operational sales forecasts, and annual budgets related to Finished Goods and accessories. You will provide system support for SAP, GIS and MLE.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently analyzes costs and production activities to provide business unit insight for potential cost reductions and process improvements.
• Performs cost analysis & may provide recommendations to be used for strategic decision making.
• Communicates to the business unit how activities and their costs are linked to the products and the Company's financial results.
• Performs and analyzes costing run to determine the cost associated with component parts and finished goods.
• Performs monthly and year end closing processes.
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units in order to track the organizations progress against its financial goals.
• Facilitates the strategic and annual planning processes with the business unit.
• Performs work under minimal supervision and possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
   

Specifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred 
• SAP experience preferred
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills