Financial Analyst - Engineering

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role is responsible for supporting the plant operations function. This position is the primary point of contact on the Finance Team to support the Engineering departments. Key responsibilities include setting and maintaining standard costs for multiple product lines; estimating product costs for new and existing products; investigating month-to-month variance in costs - standard vs current costs; reporting KPIs related to product costs and inventory; analyzing material and LOH variances; supporting cost reduction initiatives and annual forecasts/AOP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor, analyze and report out on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to engineering department activities.
• Support engineering projects and cost reduction efforts.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to assess spending requirements to support the business needs and assist with the review and approval process for both OpEx and CapEx spending requests.
• Support the financial close process for engineering related entries and analysis.
• Prepare timely reports and presentations to finance and engineering management.
• Support Ad Hoc projects and analysis, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex data to a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers
• Ability to reconcile large data sets and intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting tools
• Ability to prioritize and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Must be organized and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a team-based environment
• Continuously perform to high ethical standards and those established from an Internal Controls/Legal perspective.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Operations, Supply Chain or related field)
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.