What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Komatsu?
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
TheFinancial Analyst is a key role within the Komatsu Organization and will have knowledge of Komatsu Mining Corporation (KMC) Financial Information that is notmade known publicly or to all Company employees and will be able to tell the "story" within the financial numbers. This Role interacts with the Director of Finance, KMCCorporate Accounting - FP&Aand Financial Excellence, Operations Accounting, Regional Finance Directors, Managersand Controllers, Milwaukee leadership and Internal/External Auditors to name a few.
- Support financial planning cycle by preparing templates that will be used to gather relevant data frombusiness divisions; load corporate departmental data into SAP/BPC; analyze reconciliation of US GAAPto Standard Variable Margin ("SVM") reporting.
- Consolidate financial forecasts on a quarterly and annual basis. Compare forecasts with business trendsand macro-economic data to determine the reasonableness of the current forecast.
- Consolidate and report monthly the rolling CAPEX plan supporting approvals, purchase order, actual andplanned spending for the current fiscal year and three-year plan.
- Obtain variance explanations for capacity costs by business division.
- Decision support including analysis of historical financials, obtain variance explanations, update risks and opportunities to current plan and maintain Key Performance Indicators ("KPI's") historical and planned trends.
- Maintain trends for bookings and sales data by region, product, and commodity.
- Prepare monthly flash of financial results to executive leadership.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bridge analysis.
- Prepare monthly reporting metrics of KPI's.
- Preparation of monthly presentations to Executive Leadership and quarterly presentations to KomatsuLtd. Management Committee.
- Review calculation of foreign exchange impact on sales, operating profit, and bookings and backlogcompared to prior year and budget.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis required by Komatsu Ltd., CFO, EVP Finance, CorporateController, Treasury, Tax, Human Resources, and segments.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Discipline Preferred)
- 2 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Accounting, preferably fora manufacturing or global company. Ability to prepare financial statements and explain results.
- SAP/BPC experience a plus
- High level of proficiency with MS Excel.Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Word.Especially strong with data analysis.
- Working with and interpreting large amounts of data, developing trend lines, and assisting in formulating action plans.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, Problem Solving, written /verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is needed.
- Work bothindependently andin collaborationwith team members.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks. Committed to meeting established deliverables accurately and on-time.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
