Sr. Associate, FP&A

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The Senior Associate FP&A will support the Financial Planning & Analysis function within Otis North Americas Operations Finance department focusing on New Equipment operations for a high-volume elevator manufacturing factory in Florence SC. This role contributes to financial planning forecasting and cost analysis to enhance factory performance and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Manager FP&A the Senior Associate FP&A will work closely with factory leadership engineering and supply chain teams to provide financial insights and support financial planning reporting and analysis. This position offers exposure to manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration providing a strong foundation for career growth within Otis finance and operations departments.

On a typical day you will:

• Assist with the preparation of financial sales and margin forecasts which align with factory objectives and support the development of the Factory P&L. This includes collaborating with business partners from Manufacture Operations and Florence CLC scheduling.
• Support factory-focused financial reporting by preparing variance analyses and reports on production costs for monthly and quarterly financial close processes identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing costs including direct materials (e.g. steel components) labor and overhead specific to elevator assembly to support cost optimization and profitability analysis.
• Assist in wall-to-wall margin reporting for elevator product lines analyzing product mix production volume and cost factors impacts under the guidance of the Manager FP&A.
• Monitor and report key factory performance metrics such as production throughput (e.g. elevators produced per month) cycle times and cost per unit and On Time delivery to provide insights into operational performance.
• Support the standardization of financial processes across elevator manufacturing operations assisting in the implementation of best practices for budgeting forecasting and reporting to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations summarizing elevator manufacturing data (e.g. cost structures production efficiencies) for review by the Manager FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects such as cost-benefit analyses for factory automation supply chain optimization or process improvements under the direction of the Manager FP&A.
• Support FP&A team initiatives working collaboratively to enhance analytical processes and develop expertise in elevator manufacturing finance.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in finance accounting or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience in cost accounting FP&A or manufacturing finance.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial modeling data analysis and
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret financial data identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present financial data clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional fast-paced environment.
• Commitment & Drive: A high level of dedication to continuous learning and professional growth within Otis.
• Can do positive attitude
• Strong PC skills including advanced knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) JD Edwards Smart View and QlikView preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel (Pivot tables vLookups) and Access

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