Senior Finance Analyst

Job Description

What's the role?

The role of Market Organization (MO) Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for working directly with the MO Director of Finance in managing financial, reporting and steering for the MO. This position works in close cooperation with the General Manager (GM), the Canadian Executive Management Team (CEMT) and the regional headquarter finance team in the US; requiring strong communication skills and the ability to translate conceptual thinking into persuasive, action-oriented recommendations, convincing based on competence, and interpersonal skills.

What does the role involve?

• Translate strategic annual planning process for the MO into a financial plan
• Monitor actual performance against forecast
• Analyze root causes for deviations; develop recommendations for adjustments, where necessary
• Performs scenario planning to identify levers to improve performance, risk assessment, and identification/tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Manage inputs and outputs for timely financial planning in accordance with the global and regional rolling forecast process and monthly outlooks
• Perform productive growth modeling during the annual game planning process
• Perform target setting for direct and indirect sales force, seasonality planning and forecasting
• Provide OPEX steering, planning for sales events, pricing analysis, approval of transactions and price agreements, balance sheet reviews as well as ad-hoc financial analysis as needed
• Manages projects related to pricing, OPEX efficiency, process optimization and market research and can occur at a local (MO) level, hub level or global level
• Additional duties, as assigned

What you need is:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum three (3) years’ experience, required
  • MBA with focus on finance strongly preferred
  • CPA or equivalent, preferred
• Excellent communications (written, verbal, interpersonal) skills, required
• Excellent story lining skills and strategic thinking capability, required
• Excellent computer software skills (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint system), required
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, required
• Advanced level knowledge in SAP/BI or comparable applications, required
• Excellent understanding of accounting and auditing principles, budgets, forecasts, and cost control
• Hands-on mentality and ability to solve broad range of challenges as they appear and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to explain financial concepts and details to different audiences in a cross-cultural, international environment
• International mobility, required

Who should apply?

We are committed to caring for our people, which is why our retention has been over 90% for the last five years. It’s why we haven’t gone through any waves of layoffs – even during the COVID-19 pandemic. We value development, which is why 80-90% of our roles are filled internally. It’s why most of our account managers come from a non-construction background.

Success at Hilti comes down to teamwork and ability – the Hilti culture is contagious, and we have an excellent mix of people who are always looking to help one another.

What do we offer?

In addition to a competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision effective the first day of the month following employment
• Team member Only coverage premiums paid by Hilti
• Basic Life, Accident and Disability (AD&D) insurance paid by Hilti
• Business Travel Accident paid by Hilti
• Basic Dependent Life Insurance paid by Hilti
• Option Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness for team member and dependents
• Short-term Disability paid by Hilti
• Registered pension plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%. Eligible to participate after 12 months of continuous service with immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off policy and holidays including two days to give back to your local community
• Paid parental leave, sabbaticals, military leave
• Education reimbursement
• Up to five days per year of back-up daycare
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid wellness screenings
• Opportunities for growth – shift careers, support your professional development, or get assigned to any of the 120+ countries in which we operate

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