Sr. Financial Analyst (Commercial)
Germantown, MD - USA
Job Summary
Systems LLC an affiliate of Chamberlain Group is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipmentmarketed under the Poweramp DLM and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown Wisconsin and Malvern Arkansas all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.
This is a role within CGs Finance group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Support financial planning and analysis for assigned product and channel lines serving as a finance partner for Revenue and Product Management and contributing a financial perspective on business performance. and (ii) Contribute to the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for assigned product and channel lines ensuring alignment with planning calendar timelines and that departmental plans are in line with financial targets..
Requires 3 years in roles financially supporting business units in a consumer durable or manufacturing environment. Experience budgeting forecasting and financial analysis for assigned business units or product lines. Experience with New Product Development financial modeling and analysis and a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Support financial planning and analysis for assigned product and channel lines serving as a finance partner for Revenue and Product Management and contributing a financial perspective on business performance.
- Contribute to the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for assigned product and channel lines ensuring alignment with planning calendar timelines and that departmental plans are in line with financial targets.
- Deliver financial decision support for assigned product and channel lines including analysis of volume price/mix promotions and programs in-market performance and other key business metrics and trends.
- Support New Product Development financial modeling and analysis for assigned product line projects providing analysis to inform investment decisions and portfolio prioritization.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results analyses and forecasts for assigned product lines; support compliance with policies and controls and ensure monthly estimates and accruals are accurately recorded.
- Build and maintain standardized periodic reporting for assigned product lines; apply consistent business and financial metrics and terminology to support performance management.
- Contribute financial insights for assigned product lines into strategic planning processes and cross-functional business performance reviews.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities within assigned product lines and develop analyticallysupported recommendations for Revenue and Product Management stakeholders.
- Share best practices analytical frameworks and process improvements to support continuousimprovement across the finance team.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities within assigned product lines and develop analyticallysupported recommendations for Revenue and Product Management and senior stakeholders.
- Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance acrosstheir teams.
- Protect Chamberlain Groups reputation by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops readingprofessional publications establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
- 3 years in roles financially supporting business units in a consumer durable or manufacturingenvironment.
- Experience budgeting forecasting and financial analysis for assigned business units or product lines.
- Experience with New Product Development financial modeling and analysis
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge and understanding in financial planning and analysis including budgetingforecasting variance analysis and business performance management.
- Ability to own product line financial analyses and communicate findings through clear fact-basedreporting to cross-functional stakeholders; working knowledge of ERP systems and financial planningsoftware
- Knowledge of utilize AI tools (e.g. Claude) to support the development and improvement of financialprocesses.
- Ability to identify create and maintain process improvements within exising workflows to develop and
- implement new or updated organizational processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Masters in Business Administration CMA or CPA
Experience:
- Experience with SAP and Business Planning and Consolidations (BPC).
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies (e.g. automation platforms generative AI) to improvefinancial processes with exposure to building or utilizing AI-driven agents/workflows to enhanceefficiency and decision-making.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and youll be considered for this role regardless of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation ancestry; marital disabled or veteran status. Were committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC