Financial Analyst

Full-time - Entry Level

Northville, MI

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Cooper Standard Corporate FP&A and Functional finance teams in Northville, MI has an exciting chance for a financial analyst to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, data analysis and financial planning. The role offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration, providing valuable insights into the broader business operations and dynamic world of corporate financial management.

Responsibilities

• Support the North America SGA&E month-end close activities
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly and annually SGA&E reports and conduct variance analysis between actuals vs. budget/forecast
• Support the development of annual SGA&E budget in coordination with department heads
• Monitor and update SGA&E forecast, ensuring they align with business strategies, and provide insights into any potential budget overruns or savings
• Track and analyze SGA&E spending patterns across departments, identifying areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement
• Collaborate with different functions to gather financial information, understand business operations, and support strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency within finance and operational functional teams
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance or accounting, with a focus on cost analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Experience with SGA&E analysis or working in a corporate finance department is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field at an accredited university
• Must be able to work from our Northville location
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills required along with ability to work in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow-up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism