FUNCTION
Responsible for analytical support to functional departments on a regular and as-requested basis in order to support the key management personnel’s decisions.

LOCATION: Fort Wayne, IN
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work closely with business segment to provide support in planning, budgeting and analysis of actual results
• Monitor actual results with plan to identify risk and initiatives to address gaps in total and by region
• Create ad hoc informational queries or reports as necessary
• Anticipate reporting requirements necessary to ensure timely business decisions are made based on business needs
• Provide direction to Financial Analysts I and II to ensure effective delivery of information:
o Responsible for the process of gathering functional requirements
o Provide direction to IT in developing technical requirements and ensure that information requests requiring technical assistance are executed in a timely manner
o Understand what information is available, how to get to it, and how to apply it to offer business solutions
• Make recommendations to Finance and functional management based on data gathering and analysis regarding business needs, both long and short term
• Analyze complex financial data and summarize findings in reports for distribution to a wide range of recipients
• Collaborate with internal Finance department to provide ad-hoc reporting in support of sales, margin, and operational goals
• Analysis as needed to help support business decisions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.  CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years finance or accounting experience
• Experience with Reporting Databases such as SAP BW, Business Objects or Crystal Reports preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office analytical tools including spreadsheet, database and graphing applications
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
• Strong team player

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office environment.  Utilizing an office desk – sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones