SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

American Axle & Manufacturing - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Detroit, MI

51-100 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's accounting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This position involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports on financial performance, and assisting in the forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning processes. The analyst will work closely with various teams to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the monthly financial forecasts, annual budget, and long-range financial plan (LRFP)
• Complete month-end reporting, financial variance analysis, and account reconciliations
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance, and prepare summaries and projections based on this analysis
• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review and present financial information
• Assist in the preparation of monthly operating unit review meeting materials and other group meeting deliverables
• Participate in projects/activities to improve the quality and timeliness of the financial processes
• Assist operating departments in the analysis, communication, and interpretation of operational and financial data
• Support internal and external audit requests and control testing activities
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• College Degree in Accounting or Finance; Advanced Degree a plus
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance; Manufacturing / Automotive Industry preferred
• Knowledge and experience with financial statements and accounting systems
• High level of personal computer skills, experienced with Microsoft Office and Excel
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with an attention to detail
• Proven analytical ability and problem solving skills

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Support for diverse backgrounds and experiences