Sr Financial Analyst (FP&A) at National Research Group

Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
N/AIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study required. MBA, CPA, CMA desirable
  • 4+ years of experience analyzing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improvements to senior management
  • 4+ years of experience providing decision support for growth initiatives and strategic planning within a global manufacturing operation
  • Experience working within an industrial manufacturing facility environment (Electronics, Aerospace, Automotive, Food, Plastics, Steel, Consumer Goods, etc.)
  • Experience with ERP system required; OneStream and/or SAP S4 preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial analysis and support to all operational areas affecting the division, including commercial sales, operations/production, engineering, and product management
  • Lead the monthly sales forecast process and coordinate across both the global operations team as well as the sales teams in the Americas, Europe, and Asia
  • Own the commissions process for Sales reps, including reviewing for accuracy and ensuring timely payment
  • Develop and provide financial analysis and support for the MCS Sr. Finance Manager, including sales trend analysis, gross margin analysis, spending and cost center analysis, sales commission analysis, headcount reporting, product line P&L analysis, and general balance sheet analysis
  • Administer, maintain and improve FP&A and control policies, procedures, work processes and reporting systems to support growth and efficiency, while reducing complexity and increasing speed
  • Assist in preparing current estimates, short-range plans, and KPIs
  • Prepare and analyze daily orders, shipments & backlog reporting for multiple product lines manufactured in multiple locations
  • Participate in the month-end close, including preparation of required journal entries, account reconciliations, and prepare month-end variance analysis for the income statement and working capital
  • Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and complete financial records, including monthly closing efforts, and support issue resolution, in compliance with legal requirements, local accounting and US GAAP standards

Skills

FP&A
Variance Analysis
Sales Forecasting
P&L Analysis
Gross Margin Analysis
Month-End Close
Journal Entries
Account Reconciliations
US GAAP
Commissions Processing
Headcount Reporting
KPI Analysis
Balance Sheet Analysis

National Research Group

Provides insights and strategies for entertainment technology

About National Research Group

NRG specializes in providing insights and strategies for entertainment and technology, focusing on content across all devices at the intersection of content, culture, and technology. Their main technologies involve analyzing and providing valuable insights for storytellers in the industry.

None, NoneHeadquarters
1978Year Founded
BUYOUT_LBOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Generative AI tools may reduce demand for traditional market research.
Popularity of short-form video content shifts marketing strategies.
Direct-to-consumer streaming services change content distribution landscape.

Differentiation

NRG specializes in market research for the global entertainment industry.
The company offers insights into films, games, TV, and streaming content.
NRG's Capstone Series explores emerging markets like Indonesia in depth.

Upsides

Growing demand for localized content in emerging markets like Indonesia.
Interest in integrated online-offline experiences boosts brand marketing strategies.
Urban-empowered female consumers in Indonesia offer unique marketing opportunities.

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