Business Analyst Senior

Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Newport News, VA

About the position

The Senior Business Analyst at Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. plays a crucial role in performing detailed financial and operational analysis while acting as a business partner to various departments. This position serves as a bridge between Accounting and Operations, focusing on financial forecasting, strategic budgeting, variance analysis, and operational metrics. The analyst is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of the ERP LN system and be well-versed in IFRS and U.S. GAAP, with a global mindset to cater to international customers.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly management reporting accurately and timely via Internal reporting tool, adhering to international parent guidelines.
• Analyze deviations between management and financial reports, requiring a thorough understanding of standard and actual costs and the company's cost allocation methodology.
• Maintain the Cost Allocation Sheet, including allocation key definition, actual full cost calculation per department, strategic budget model calculation, and standard rates calculation.
• Assist with periodic forecast reporting based on the same methodology as monthly reporting.
• Participate in business case analysis for new projects/products, including ROI and payback calculations, and monitor actual vs budget analyses.
• Conduct profitability analysis for complex sales deals with varying options and international considerations.
• Assist with internal control analysis and documentation.
• Represent the Controlling Department in high-priority company projects/initiatives, effectively communicating complex cost accounting and operational data to non-financial colleagues.
• Prepare complex internal management reports, including board presentations.
• Support the Business Analysts with their daily tasks and strategic budget and MIN reports.
• Review and validate monthly reporting before submission to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S) in Accounting or related field from a four-year college or university.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant and related work experience.
• Experience in different ERP systems, with a preference for Baan LN.
• Excellent and advanced computer skills, including expert MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPivot, and Power Query.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; active listening skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Global mindset for international customer interactions.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Competitive salary