Financial Analyst I

Fortive - Chandler, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Chandler, AZ

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Financial Analyst I position at Fortive Corporation is designed to support the FP&A Director and CFO, focusing on financial performance communication, variance analysis, and strategic planning. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with business leaders, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the communication of the operating company's financial performance, plan, and targets to various levels of the organization.
• Investigating and analyzing monthly variances to the forecast, plan, prior period, and prior year as required.
• Conducting ad-hoc analysis for strategic and operational initiatives.
• Working with functional managers and site-level financial teams to develop monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Partnering with business leaders on strategic planning and key initiatives.
• Learning as needed and applying FBS (Fortive Business System) for continuous improvements.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience in problem solving.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling or data analytics skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships in a team environment.
• Strong eye for business.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Motivation for continuous improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in business results reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Government accounting knowledge preferred.
• Basic understanding of database structure and data mining.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field.
• 2 - 5 years of FP&A or analyst experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Government accounting knowledge preferred.
• Basic understanding of database structure and data mining.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401K
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave (mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents)