Financial Analyst

MISUMI is a leading global supplier and manufacturer of fixed, configurable and custom parts for automation devices and equipment, dies/molds, tools, and more. We are driving the growth of the Industrial Automation (IA) industry through innovative technology, outstanding customer service, and operational excellence. And it all starts with our talented employees. Our North American distribution business – MISUMI USA – is seeking a Financial Analyst at our Schaumburg, Illinois headquarters.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
As an integral member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team, the Financial Analyst will learn, apply, and support the company’s primary consolidation system (Anaplan) and other business systems while performing a broad range of analyses and supporting MISUMI USA and its subsidiaries. We offer a hybrid work schedule with three days per week onsite in our beautiful Schaumburg, IL office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare standard financial reporting packages for internal use by collecting, analyzing, formatting, and presenting information to relevant recipients.
• Complete standard month end close processes, including maintenance of financial reporting structure and allocation table in the Anaplan system.
• Review and report monthly spend on capital projects.
• Establish and maintain the investment schedule in accordance with financial policies.
• Provide analysis on all aspects of expense and headcount planning and forecasting process.
• Assist with data preparation and review in financial systems in accordance with policies.
• Performs ad hoc reporting and analyses as requested.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
 

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required.
• U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis, including variance and trend analysis.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting, Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss analysis, reporting and financial modeling preferred.
• Experience with planning and consolidation tools such as HFM, Anaplan, or equivalent, ERP systems, and data warehouse preferred.
• Experience with consolidating international entries with foreign currencies preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter, well-organized with ability to anticipate, plan, and self-monitor workload to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to quickly grasp and communicate complex ideas.
• Identify root causes to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to nimbly adapt to changing business needs.
• Effective at collaborating and building relationships with peers and business partners.
• Excellent written/verbal analytical communications skills required.
• Must have flexibility to work additional hours during busy periods.
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel and proficiency with MS Office Suite required; Tableau experience preferred.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
MISUMI will provide the training you need to be successful in this role, as well as opportunities for growth and innovation in our team-oriented company culture. We have outstanding benefits and retirement plans that allow you to focus on successfully doing your job and exceeding customer expectations and the excitement that comes with growth. The part that matters most is you!
MISUMI is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for factory automation components. With a vast selection of 80 sextillion standard and customized parts, MISUMI is an unmatched, one stop shop to meet customer specifications. We're committed to empowering customers to do incredible design work incredibly fast. We also are committed to our employees and are proud recipients of numerous Comparably awards honoring our President and our company culture.
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
This is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits Offered:
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Medical (HMO/PPO/HDHP), Vision, Dental, Life (Basic and AD&D), Disability (STD and LTD), Legal, and Pet Insurance Plans, 401(k) Plan with match, Commuter Transit Benefits, Employee Resource (EAP and GEAS) Plans, Fitness Club Membership, Tax Savings (HAS and FSA) Plans, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.