Sr. Financial Analyst - La Grange, United States - Progress Rail Services
Description
Job Purpose
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to provide support and detailed analysis on Purchasing and Supply Chain functions.
9442BR
Work Location Options
Alternate location:
Muncie, IN
City
La Grange
State:
Illinois
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.
We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.
Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.
Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.
Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.
From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting .
Supply Chain/Purchasing Member:
Review & monitor controls over Supply Chain/Purchasing policies & procedures;
Analyze and review financial impact of capital requests, including vendor tooling;
Analyze and review aged capital/tooling items requiring resolution;
Analyze and review financial impacts of material cost changes, including surcharges;
Closing and Annual Reporting;
Annual budget and monthly forecasting of expenses;
Review budget and forecasts with operational department leaders;
Monthly and quarterly reporting of financial results to management;
Variance analysis;
Ad-hoc reports.
Prepare & Distribute Reports;
Support Special Initiatives.
Education / Training
BS in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.
Qualifications And Experience
Required:
5-8 year experience in financial analysis in a manufacturing environment;
High level of analytical ability;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Excel proficiency;
Experience with BI systems (TM1 Cognos, Power BI, or others).
Preferred:
Exposure to Purchasing and Supply Chain functions within a manufacturing environment;
SAP Experience;
BaaN/LN Experience;
Professional certification.
Essential And Physical Activities Functions
Strength – Position involves work in a standard office environment. Constant sitting. Occasional standing. Rare walking, lifting;
Motion – The position spends most of the time in an office setting. The position will require occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending;
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers;
Work Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environment;
Emotional Demands – Required to liaise with multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders and managers. Individual must be well-spoken, able to manage multiple priorities and individual requests daily;
Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position.
It is primarily an office position requiring awareness of the safety requirement in an office environment within the facility; must be capable of following all safety protocols.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Sr.
Benefits
Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Finance/Accounting
PRS Facility Location
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL
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