FP&A Financial Analyst, Global

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv, a global leader in network power solutions, seeks a Financial Analyst, ER&D (Engineering, Research & Design) at its Columbus, OH, headquarters location.  The position reports to a finance director and serves in a multi-disciplinary finance role providing analysis of plans and results, contributing to annual and monthly forecasting processes, modeling business outcomes, and providing business decision support, as well as other tasks critical to serving as the Finance Business Partner to the ER&D leaders across Vertiv.  The ideal candidate is committed to root cause analysis that delivers insight, not just information, and regularly displays an inquisitiveness that craves continuous learning and drives continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Global ER&D fixed cost budget for global L2 leaders covering ~$200M annual spend (analyzing costs, identifying improvement opportunities, etc.)
• Coordinate with business liaisons to ensure timely and accurate forecasts and budgets, and management reporting across regions and leaders
• Provide monthly GBU reporting for fixed costs 
• Performs variance analysis on actual results to explain discrepancies in Expenses and Capital investments
• Support project cost tracking, matching spend to specific product development. initiatives
• Participate in business plan development, including completion of budget models, based on market dynamics and strategic business plans
• Support the complete integrity of Vertiv financial information through vigilant accounting and reporting accuracy
• Review functional activities to identify continuous improvements to the business
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting, and other tasks as requested to support management decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting background preferred but not required
• 0-2 years of finance or accounting experience
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to think about complex issues using scientific/critical thinking approach to solve problems and make sound judgments
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to discern from available data what should be pertinent to upper levels of management
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-Finance business liaisons
• Self-motivated, strong sense of service and cooperation 
• Flexibility to work evening hours to overlap with international regions a plus                                                                                                                            
• Profoundly inquisitive with the desire to consistently exceed expectations
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office tools, especially in Excel
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or another ERP system a plus
• Experience with Hyperion Essbasse or Hyperion Financial Management also a plus
• Experience with BI tools such as Power Query & Power BI a plus                               
• Experience with Python, IBM-TM1, SQL, VBA a plus 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• None

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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