Financial Analyst - Local Candidates Only

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Group is seeking a talented Finance Professional to join our team as Financial Analyst for the GEA Systems North America - Heating and Refrigeration Technologies team. Based in York, Pennsylvania, this person will be responsible for maintaining the quality and governance of our project-based business. Previous experience completing assigned tasks on time with a high level of quality, executing projects, strong analytical skills as well as solid written and verbal communication skills will be critical to this individual’s success.

Please note, this is an ONSITE role in York, PA. GEA will not be providing relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly closing and reporting activities, including:

• Consolidate and load month-end financial data into GEA’s reporting tools (Axapta/SAP-BCS/Business Warehouse) for RT ledgers within the US Business

• Organize and load budgets and quarterly estimates.

• Provide ERP business support of processes, structure, & data to improve compliance, data integrity, and process efficiency.

• Coordinate with Business Unit/Functional Leaders and their subordinates to translate project plans, resources and timelines into financial forecasts that are aligned with the global business area, regional roll-ups and overall corporate guidance.

• Schedule Project Reviews according to global project controlling guidance (risk & frequency) and communicate status of reviews versus the schedule.

• Collaborate with Project Leaders to:

• Ensure comprehensive budgets (including change orders), cost recognition and estimates for completion are updated and accurate within the applicable ERP and other applicable systems.

• Maintain project financials including gross margin, billing plan, overdue receivables, cost of complete, cost overruns, percentage of completion, risks & contingencies, change orders and accruals

• Evaluate project cash flow versus planned cash flow model within contract and escalate significant deviations for resolution.

• Capture, summarize and report quarterly revenue forecast, cash flow forecast, risks and related mitigation plans.

• • Communicate key risk areas or projects requiring Application Leader focus to Application Leader and Head of Business Support.

• Prepare monthly sales and management reports, including variance analysis of actuals versus expected results, with meaningful explanations, trend analysis and recommended actions.

• Develop, maintain and distribute financial models and ad hoc reporting tools to meet management reporting requirements.

• Provide operational support to supply chain and production facilities through analysis of freight, storage, inventory accounts, labor & overhead absorption, and other operational activities.

• Provide operational support for sales through commission calculations, accrual management and payment.

• Complete ad-hoc analysis of key business activities and general ledger accounts.

• Assist with data gathering and analysis for strategic initiatives.

• Continually improve close and financial reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and process sustainability.

• Reduce waste by automating repetitive tasks through the use of available systems and Office tools.

• Establish constructive relationships with the North American & German Finance & Accounting Leaders and Key Business Partners.

• Provide financial expertise to assist others in understanding financial information.

• Continually develop industry and company knowledge as well as project management skills and technical expertise.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Profile And Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an accredited institution required.

• Finance or accounting professional certification or progress towards certification, such as a CPA is a plus.

• 1+ year of progressive responsibility in any of the following functions: finance, accounting or audit, demonstrating the ability to execute complex analysis, prepare comprehensive, clear, concise and action-oriented reporting.

• Strong data analysis experience, demonstrating the ability to understand business needs, obtain & validate data, interpret results, root cause anomalies and generate results.

• Solid time/project management skills and demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks.

• Solid overall understanding of financial business functions, including planning, budgeting, cost management.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP/Financial Systems & Applications.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills required.

• Access or other multi-dimensional analysis experience (able to build a relational database and queries) a plus.

• Experience with reporting tools such as Hyperion, Cognos, Tableau, Business Warehouse a plus.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year.  GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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