Senior Financial Analyst, Off-Highway

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Yorktown, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead financial reporting, planning, forecasting and cost control for a manufacturing region. Ensure US GAAP/SOX compliance, support decision-making and CAPEX, drive performance improvements, partner with operations and lead finance team members across sites and shared services.
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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS 

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. 
 
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.   

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward! 

Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Reports to: Regional Controller

Location: Yorktown, IN

Primary Purpose of Role

The Senior Financial Analyst supports financial operations and reporting while partnering with the business to ensure accuracy, compliance, and performance visibility. This role plays a key part in financial closing, planning processes, cost analysis, and internal controls, while assisting the Controller in driving financial discipline, operational insight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

· Assist in preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and key performance indicators

· Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes

· Help ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and corporate accounting policies

· Maintain adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and governance standards

· Support internal and external audit processes and follow up on findings

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

· Assist in annual budget, strategic plan, and rolling forecast preparation

· Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Plan/Forecast) and highlight key drivers

· Support monitoring of financial performance, including costs, profitability, and cash flow

· Prepare reports and dashboards to track KPIs and operational performance

· Contribute to CAPEX tracking and investment analysis

Business Support and Analysis

· Partner with operations and functional teams to provide financial insights

· Support decision-making through data analysis and reporting

· Assist in evaluating business trends, risks, and opportunities

· Help ensure alignment between financial plans and operational execution

· Help supporting the sales team in pricing analysis

Cost Control & Process Improvement

· Support cost control initiatives and tracking of cost reduction actions

· Assist in analyzing cost structures and identifying efficiency opportunities

· Participate in process improvements and standardization efforts

· Contribute to improving reporting tools, systems, and data quality

· Maintain Standard Costs updated

·Risk Management & Controls

· Assist in identifying financial and operational risks

· Support implementation and monitoring of mitigation plans

· Help maintain a strong internal control environment and safeguard company assets

· Promote compliance with corporate policies and ethical standards

Team & Cross Functional Collaboration

· Collaborate with plant, regional, and shared service finance teams

· Support coordination across functions to ensure alignment on financial data

· Contribute to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Key Skills and Competencies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting

· Ability to translate data into actionable insights

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Effective communication and collaboration capabilities

· High level of accountability and willingness to learn

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

· 2-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controlling roles

· Experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis

· Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments required

· Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and reporting tools (Hyperion or similar)


Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
  • MBA
  • 5-10+ years experience in finance/controlling in multinational industrial environment
  • Strong experience in financial reporting, planning and cost accounting
  • Exposure to manufacturing environment
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with reporting tools (Hyperion or similar)

Allison Transmission Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allison Transmission and has not been reviewed or approved by Allison Transmission.

  • Healthcare Strength Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, alongside life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program. A wellness platform (Virgin Pulse) supports prevention and healthy habits.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program with generous company contributions or match is highlighted, with additional offerings like profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. Certain groups reference pension or defined contribution retirement components.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time are provided, with some roles noting flex days and sizable holiday allotments. Paid parental leave is also described.

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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
Year Founded: 1915

What We Do

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries. OUR VISION In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers. Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners. OUR PROMISE Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.

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