Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst provides timely, relevant and accurate reporting and analysis of business results. The position identifies, develops and analyzes key drivers, metrics and modeling to support decision-making and progress tracking.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Provides timely, relevant and accurate reporting and analysis of business results

o Utilizes systems (SAP, QlikView, Power BI, Adaptive) to consolidate and report actuals vs comparison periods and/or forecast

o Reconciles financial reports to source systems

o Identifies, develops and analyzes key drivers and metrics to support decision-making and progress tracking

o Suggests and drives process improvement related to reporting and analysis

- Manage the execution and delivery of the of the financial plan and forecast

o Coordinates with businesses and corporate departments on forecast development

o Utilizes financial systems to consolidate and report on forecasts

o Analyzes key drivers of forecasted results vs prior periods and projections

o Suggests and drives process improvement related to the forecast process

- Performs ad hoc modeling and analysis

o Proactively reviews and analyzes information related to business KPI’s for variance from normal trends

o Leverage ERP and reporting systems to accelerate speed to insights

o Gathers, analyzes and summarizes data related to various business proposals

o Monitors and reports relevant industry data and peer comparisons

o Develops and maintains various financial models to support the strategic planning process

- Performs reporting and analysis functions for the State Steel Business Unit

o Ensure State Steel financial reporting is in alignment with SPSCI standards.

o Learn and navigate the MetalTraq ERP system and its financial data connections.

o Research and resolve financial, inventory, and operational inquiries within the appropriate system of record.

o Act as a key tester and resource during the ERP transition from MetalTraq to SAP.

o Work cross-functionally to support accurate and consistent reporting throughout system changes.

Physical & Work Requirements:

- Requires ability to perform primary job responsibilities while spending long periods of time at a computer

- Complete a structured 1–2 year training program in Manhattan, Kansas

- 50% travel years 1-2, 0-25 % travel post training dependent upon location

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:

- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience

- 2-5 years of financial reporting, planning and analysis experience

- Experience utilizing and developing BI reporting and planning tools

- High attention to detail

- Strong numerical ability – use numbers as a basis in reasoning and problem solving

- Learning agility – ability to learn, adapt, and relearn in changing situations

- Problem solving skills – find solutions to difficult or complex issues where the answer is not always clear

- Critical thinking – actively engage with information and situations to make smart decisions

- Ability to learn new software and program applications

- Ability to prioritize in a time-sensitive environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel)

Preferred Background Experience:

- SAP (end user)

- Microsoft Fabric and/or Power BI

- Planning software (i.e., Adaptive Planning)

This position will be required to complete a structured 1-2 year training program in Manhattan, KS. Relocation assistance is available.