Financial Analyst - Operations

Job Purpose

The Financial Analyst – Operations is responsible to the Sr. Manager – Operational Finance for supporting financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance initiatives across the business. This role partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to provide actionable insights that improve productivity, cost performance, and profitability. This position will also support special projects and create ad hoc reports and analyses for management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities, financial reporting, and operational performance analysis. 
• Prepare and analyze monthly results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year. 
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other functional leaders to understand business drivers and improve financial performance. 
• Assist in the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. 
• Monitor and analyze key operational metrics, including labor, material, overhead, inventory, and productivity performance. 
• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational finance reporting, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement. 
• Support capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, tracking, and financial analysis. 
• Prepare financial models and business case analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making. 
• Assist with inventory management, working capital initiatives, and cost accounting analysis. 
• Generate management reports, presentations, and ad hoc analyses for Operations and Finance leadership. 
• Collaborate with plant and functional teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. 
• Access and utilize various company systems and databases to extract, validate, and analyze data for decision support. 
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed. 
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a finance role. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy. 
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Hyperion Retrieve, HFM, and Word. 
• Strong analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers. 
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner and the ability to work in a team environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills. 
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary. 
• Uncompromising judgement towards confidentiality & business ethics. 
• Limited travel required within the US and Canada.