Financial Analyst- AI Optimization

Dematic is seeking a motivated and diligent Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities across key operational functions, with a primary focus on Engineering, Project Management, and Installation within the Flexible Automation organization, while also providing limited support for the Sales Controlling cost center management.
This role serves as a finance partner to operational leaders by supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost center management, and performance reporting. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to operational finance while developing strong analytical, business partnering, and financial planning skills. This individual will play a key role in driving financial performance, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
The position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build a career in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, and Operational Finance within a dynamic, project-based environment.
This is a hybrid role that will be based out of our Grand Rapids, Mi office.We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $51,750-75,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

This is What You Will do in This Role:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned cost centers
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key variances and performance driver
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and scenario planning as needed

Cost Center Management

• Analyze expenses and cost center spending across assigned functions
• Track labor, overhead, and other operating expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Support cost control initiatives by identifying spending trends and potential cost-saving opportunities

Performance Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics
• Compile financial and operational data to support management decision-making
• Translate financial data into significant business insights for operational leaders

Business Partnership

• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial analysis and decision support
• Assist leaders in understanding the financial impact of operational decisions
• Assist in presenting financial results and key trends to non-financial partners
• Build strong working relationships with business partners while developing an understanding of operational drivers and challenges

Month-End Close Support

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reclasses, and variance explanations
• Ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and submitted within established timelines
• Support compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Continuous Improvement

• Find opportunities to streamline financial processes, reporting, and workflows
• Support automation and reporting optimization initiatives
• Participate in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and continuous improvement efforts

AI & Digital Finance Support

• Support the Finance team in applying AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve reporting, forecasting, and business insights
• Assist in validating and reviewing AI-generated financial analyses and reporting outputs
• Automate routine financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy
• Promote protocols for the responsible and effective use of AI within finance processes.

What We are Looking For:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in areas including finance, accounting, economics, business administration, data analytics, or a comparable area of study, with equivalent experience also considered
• 0–2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Controlling, or a related role
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a must
• Ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Proven willingness to learn and develop skills
• Ability to work optimally with cross-functional teams onsite at our Grand Rapids, MI office

Preferred:

• Internship or co-op experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Academic background or coursework in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Experience using Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, or similar analytics and automation tools.
• Curiosity about using technology, automation, and AI to improve financial processes and business decision-making.

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