The EU Operations Finance team is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the growing European Operations business. In this role, you will be working within a fast-paced, matrix organization while helping to drive enhanced operational performance insights, supporting strategic business decisions and providing financial business partner support to the Operations teams to help drive optimization and capacity for double digit volume growth.
You will be part of the Operations Finance team supporting EMEA Warehousing & Logistics for multiple lines of business. The position will play an important role in our financial planning, management reporting and decision support processes

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
We are looking for someone with strong foundations in finance who would thrive in a business partnership role.
Bring a proven track record of financial analysis, ideally experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and managing expenses
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enjoy building relationships with business colleagues and leaders
English required, any other European Language is a plus
Enjoy sifting through data and have an extreme attention to detail
Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint required. High skillset in Excel including pivot tables, v-look-ups, graphing or other data visualization tools
Experience with Business Objects and/or SAP
A strong desire to succeed and an ability to effectively manage priorities while ensuring accuracy on multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
Proactive work ethic and a passion for learning and development
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work closely with the Operations Finance Manager to execute financial planning processes by preparing analytical and reporting tools, analyzing trends in cost performance and supporting communication of financial information to Sr. Leadership.
Work with Operations business partners to help develop Budgets, Forecasts and long range Strategic Planning through sound assumptions, judgement and analysis to ensure effective financial planning.
Support period-end close processes which may include reconciliation of internal accounts, comparing actual performance to latest financial outlook, preparing revenue and expense accruals and reviewing accuracy of revenue, gross margin and expense information.
Create and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring that financial information is recorded and presented accurately. Develop budgets and financial projections for financial statements from revenues to operating margins and key balance sheet items.
Develop various analyses, reports and presentations; perform ad hoc financial forecasting, analysis and modeling and special project support as needed.
Participate in strategic planning and budget process, providing financial information, analysis and support as needed.
Develop financial models for business initiatives such as product launches, geographical expansion and proposed expansion programs.
Work with multiple systems for use in information retrieval and analyses.
Identify and implement processes and improvements in planning, analysis, reporting and monitoring of both financial and non-financial measures. Leverages information technology to automate, streamline and integrate processes.
Monitor internal control environment. Identifies gaps in controls and supports development of approaches to mitigate exposure.
Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to management.