Sr Financial Analyst

Country/Region: US

Location:

Charleston, SC, US, 29418

Req ID 66386 | North Charleston, SC, United States

About the Team:

Support Charleston financial activities for the Commercial Vehicle Systems group in collaboration with the local finance and site teams. A successful candidate will bring Controlling experience in a complex matrix organization, strong financial acumen and analysis skills, forecasting and budgeting expertise, SAP costing experience, collaborative interaction and communication, and dedication to drive efficiencies through continuous improvement.

What you can look forward to as a Financial Analyst

• Provides financial support, including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget

• Analyze financial statements, interpret and recommend courses of action to assist management in the successful operating of the business

• Support and approve Continuous Improvement Savings (CIS) projects and initiative

• Develop financial models and projections to support long-term planning and ensure sustainable growth.

• Track, analyze, and control indirect expense utilizing best practices

• Track, analyze, and control freight expense utilizing best practices

• Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules

• Prepares, records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles

• Accounts Payable and Receivables tasks/support as needed

• Fosters an inclusive culture of continuous improvement and high team performance

• Other duties as assigned

Your profile as Financial Analyst

• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting

• 3-5 years of directly related experience

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated experience with SAP, HFM, GAAP, IFRS, and Sarbanes Oxley

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills within a multi-cultural environment

• Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel

• Dynamic, driven and energetic team player who works well under pressure with tight deadlines

• Strong business acumen and advance analytical and problem solving

• Strong organizational and task management skills

• English language competency

Preferred Skills and experience:

• CPA or CMA

• Experience within the automotive industry

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)

• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement

• A strong diversity culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Sr Financial Analyst and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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