Principal Financial Sales Analyst

Req ID 44155 | Northville, United States

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing accounting functions and financial analysis and planning activities to support sound business decisions. This analysis covers Sales, Gross Margins, and Operations. The financial activities performed include cost management, productivity programs, standards and, analysis of financial statements and accounting functions. In addition, compile and analyze market and account master data.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares entries, analyzes/reconciliations and ensures the integrity of accounts for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Provides monthly reporting support, including actuals, forecast, budget and analyze variances from budget.
• Maintains accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls and safeguards the organization's assets.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgeting and Sales/Market (OP/SP) process as well as monthly, quarterly and adhoc reporting/forecasts.
• Assist Controller in the preparation of monthly financial/operating reports to be sent to management.
• Establish robust analytics for the region to support future growth targets/ambitions and identify trends.
• Ensure the Sales/Market Plan tracks and delivers Sales Revenues, Unit volume, Market Shares, Price Givebacks, Technology Fitments, Technology Trends by Customer, Platform and Products
• Conduct reviews on customer purchase orders to ensure orders meet all previously defined customer specific requirements and are within policies and guidelines for order acceptance.
• Coordinate work with customer representatives and Sales Managers to revise purchase orders as necessary.
• Develop detailed monthly product mix and family forecasts of anticipated demand for both new and existing products; evaluate product performance to develop and update company goals and objectives.
• Provide forecast to sales, operations, finance and scheduling for inclusion in the master production schedule and business plans.
• Conduct the monthly sales and operations planning meeting for the management team to validate forecasts and discuss business trends.
• Prepare and drive analysis as well as ad hoc requests for Sales Leads, Portfolio Management and Regional Leadership Team
• Work closely with other global functions (Sales Account teams, Finance, Plants) and the global corporate Market/Sales Domain
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related discipline
• 6-8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, sales, operations, and/or internal audit
• Expert-level knowledge of accounting, finance, controlling processes and analyzing sales data
• Proven technical skills in business intelligence with an in-depth understanding of customer demand planning
• Proven ability in ad-hoc financial analysis and the generation of daily and monthly executive reports
• Above average level knowledge in Microsoft Office (word/Excel) and SAP (functional) or other ERP system experience
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven organizational and project management abilities
• Knowledge of modern quantitative and qualitative financial analysis techniques
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong drive for teamwork with a customer-oriented approach to projects
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management

*Ability/willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the automotive industry

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
• A Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days remote/2 days onsite)
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Principal Financial Sales Analyst and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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