Financial Planning Analyst

Posted One Month Ago
Holdrege, NE, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, financial reporting, variance analysis, cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and month-end close. Analyzes manufacturing costs, profitability, P&L, COGS, and operational drivers. Develops financial models, dashboards, reporting packages, and presentations while partnering with Finance, Operations, Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve margins, cost control, inventory accuracy, cash flow, and profitability.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are Allmand, a Generac Company.

For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers can keep your promise of a job well done.

With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use, durable construction and industry-leading resale value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Support monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long-range planning, and related financial reporting processes. 

  • Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and standard cost; identify key financial, operational, and manufacturing cost variances. 

  • Perform cost analysis related to production, material usage, labor, overhead, purchase price variance (PPV), inventory adjustments, and other cost drivers. 

  • Support standard costing activities, including review of bills of material, routings, labor and overhead rates, cost rolls, and product cost updates. 

  • Prepare monthly reporting packages, financial models, dashboards, business performance presentations, and ad hoc analyses. 

  • Support P&L, margin, product profitability, cost center, operating expense, inventory, and cost of goods sold analysis. 

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, inventory valuation, and review of financial results. 

  • Partner with Finance, Operations, Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve financial visibility, investigate variances, and support corrective actions. 

  • Provide financial and cost insights to support margin improvement, cost reduction, productivity, inventory accuracy, cash flow, and profitability initiatives. 

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership to support business needs. 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling, and communication skills. 

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with financial reporting, planning, ERP, or business intelligence tools preferred. 

  • Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, variance analysis, cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and COGS analysis. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in a manufacturing, operations, plant finance, or corporate finance environment is preferred. Familiarity with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, OneStream, Power BI, or similar ERP, planning, reporting, costing, or visualization tools is a plus. 

  • Experience analyzing production costs, standard cost variances, PPV, labor and overhead absorption, inventory valuation, and product profitability. 

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of material, routings, work orders, cost centers, and operational cost drivers. 

  • Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and translate financial data into actionable business insights. 

Key Competencies 

  • Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting 

  • Cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis 

  • PPV, inventory valuation, COGS, and product profitability analysis 

  • Business partnership with operations, production, purchasing, and supply chain 

  • Financial modeling, communication, and continuous improvement mindset 

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling, and communication skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, variance analysis, cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and COGS analysis
  • Experience with financial reporting, planning, ERP, or business intelligence tools
  • Experience in a manufacturing, operations, plant finance, or corporate finance environment
  • Experience analyzing production costs, standard cost variances, purchase price variance, labor and overhead absorption, inventory valuation, and product profitability
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of material, routings, work orders, cost centers, and operational cost drivers
  • Familiarity with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, OneStream, Power BI, or similar tools
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and translate financial data into actionable business insights
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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