Job Description

Yaskawa America, Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa’ s culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond. Advanced drives, software development, and systems integration are key components to existing and future projects at Yaskawa. If you are a hardworking Applications Engineer with an interest in advancing your career within a world class organization we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

The Financial Analyst supports company and affiliate financial planning through budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidations, and analysis, partners with leadership, to prepare monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and three-year plans. In addition, provides financial modeling, performance analysis, and technical support for planning and reporting functions.

• Assist in formulation of consolidated financial plans, annual budget, and monthly forecasts, while adhering to the annual planning schedule and forecast cycle timelines.
• Coordinate and update monthly rolling forecasts and related reporting. Assist in preparation of monthly consolidated and YAI cash flow balance sheet forecasts.
• Schedule and conduct monthly foreign affiliate financial performance reviews, delivering analysis and commentary regarding sales, margins, and profitability.
• Enhance financial planning processes and tools by leveraging SAP/BW and other planning software for the annual budget and rolling forecast; collaborate with IT personnel and consultants on projects where major software enhancements are required.
• Provide support to finance and division management, HQ and other location personnel for analytic and informational needs with respect to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis or other special projects.
• Train and support budget, forecast and report users on planning and reporting functionality. Work with IT if necessary to resolve any issues in a timely manner.
• Review, maintain, and consolidate affiliate financial data, budgets, and forecasts for business planning and reporting purposes, while providing timely financial insights to management.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 1-3 years of experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience in SAP/BW/BPC or other financial planning software preferred.
• Solid analytical and financial modeling skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Fundamental understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications. Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Yaskawa is an equal opportunity employer.