Senior Operations Financial Analyst

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generacs history, weve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

In the role of Senior Operations Financial Analyst working on-site in Whitewater, Wisconsin you will be part of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team.

The Senior Operations Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for directing and managing the Global Operations capital and operational budget and for improving overall performance through the proper application of analysis and financial tools. This role facilitates sound business decisions regarding global facility expansions, product line transfers, make/buy decisions, and other operational analysis. The role will be both a strategic thinker and an individual tactical contributor comfortable with influencing and educating multiple levels within the organization to achieve results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3 years broad financial experience

• 2 years experience in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP

• Cost accounting experience

• Multi-national manufacturing experience

• Experience with total cost of ownership modeling, make versus buy, vertical integration .

Essential Duties :

• Utilizes data mining techniques to research, model, and generate what if scenarios on facilities, production transfers, and component make / buy decisions

• Evaluates Return on Investment (ROI) for specific programs and/or projects and recommends appropriate action . Provides direction and support to key business partners

• Reviews requests for capital spending and provides input and/or authorization for capital expenditures

• Manages standardization of visual management, and global operational processes and costing structures

• Proactively directs the annual operating and capital budgeting process including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget .

• Coordinates assists and oversees the development of financial operations business plans that clarify specific financial / non-financial targets and metrics ( e.g. Key Performance Indicators) to facilitate the achievement of both strategic and tactical business goals;

• Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements, and prepares reports and offers insight for productivity improvements.

• Other Duties as assigned and the following : Based on project .

Knowledge and Skills :

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to create and maintain complex excel models

• Ab ility to influence others without direct authority and work effectively with all levels of the organization

• Excellent interpersonal, management, motivation, and analytical skills

• Ability to translate financial information to a non-financial audience

• Ability to convert metrics into meaningful information

• Self-starter with initiative and vision

• A bility to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross functional environment .

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.