Financial Analyst

Job Description

IPG Photonics Corporation is the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used primarily in materials processing and other diverse applications. The company's mission is to make its fiber laser technology the tool of choice in mass production. IPG accomplishes this mission by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with other types of lasers and non-laser tools, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease costs. IPG has extensive manufacturing operations in Massachusetts and has more than 25 facilities worldwide.

Job Description

This role will be integral to the Financial Planning Analysis (FP A) team, with a focus on supporting the budgeting, planning, and business analytics functions within IPG Photonics. This role requires an independent and organized candidate, who embraces process improvement and adapts well in a dynamic environment. Reporting to the FP A Manager, responsibilities include:

• Assisting in preparation and analysis of annual budget and long-term financial forecasts
• Developing cooperative relationships across all departments and locations around the world
• Enhancing budgeting and analysis procedures through continual process improvements and utilization of new software and analytical tools
• Collecting and analyzing sales reporting and forecast metrics on a periodic basis
• Analyzing industry and macroeconomic indicators relative to IPG key performance indicators
• Exhibiting flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments as they are identified and to assist with various ad hoc projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics and or Economics
• 2 - 4 years previous FP A experience
• Experience with a major public global manufacturing or technology corporation preferred
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a multinational corporate environment
• MBA or MBA-eligible is preferred
• Ability to take responsibility for specific financial areas and to manage those areas with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify opportunities for system and procedural improvement and propose solutions to senior management
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with senior leadership team as well as with colleagues in subsidiary locations around the world
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks
• Strong analytical skills combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, multi-task and agile working environment
• Great learning skills and curiosity
• Expert abilities in Excel including pivot tables, filtering, and other advanced functions
• Proficiency required in other MS applications including Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with data management and business intelligence software, including Microsoft Navision, Host Analytics, Power BI, and SQL language highly desired
• Ability to learn, utilize, and teach others reporting tools

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22C.F.R. §120.15 are required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee. License exception Technology and software under restriction (TSR) defined in 15 CFR 740.6 may permit person from Country Group B.https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/documents/regulation-docs/452-supplement-no-1-to-part-740-country-groups/file

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