FINANCE ANALYST

What's the role? The Finance Analyst is the analytical and reporting expert who support functions for all of Hilti North America (HNA).
This position is responsible to work directly with the Finance Business Partner (FBP) and provide efficient and timely financial reporting.
The Finance Analyst is responsible for the design, implementation, tracking, reporting, and communication of the budgeting and steering; and providing overall analytical support to the business functions ensuring the best possible financial information for business decisions to support sustainable, profitable growth.
The Finance Analyst may also contribute in developing and advancing the regional Finance strategy and related roadmap.
This role requires deep dive analysis into topics of strategic importance with the objective of operationalizing the findings.
Who is Hilti? Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond.
Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future.
Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes.
Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.
What does the role involve? Develop and execute the OPEX forecasting, reporting, and budgeting strategies for Hub Operations and Support functions Challenge and improve current financial analytical processes and models Support the Finance Business Partner (FBP) in shaping and executing the performance management cycle, including Rolling Forecast, Latest Estimate, target setting and restatement process.
Be the owner and champion for the tools supporting these processes in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
Effectively communicate among the Market Organization (MOs) and Functional FBPs, functional departments, and Finance/ Accounting; gain the trust of the units as a competent business partner to MO and Functional FBPs and Channels Directors Create and implement relevant measurements and key metrics for business results and processes (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)) Track, analyze, and interpret business results and provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required Explore deviations to the forecast by creating transparency on cause and effect and make recommendations on corrective actions, maintaining the respective tracking Lead or participate in department projects or tasks on an ongoing and/or as‐needed basis Accountable for effectively defining, planning, and implementing projects that achieve company objectives, productivity standards, and cost controls by understanding and defining cross functional requirements, documenting processes, training others, and being responsible for functional expertise, coaching, and mentoring Additional duties, as assigned 93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people What do we offer? In addition to a competitive base salary and exciting bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement and student loan assistance, RRSP, RPP matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.
What you need is.
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required Minimum two (2) years of experience in financial analyses and modeling, with one (1) year in a Market Organization related finance role, required Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, required Advanced level knowledge in financial accounting topics including month end closing, Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Accounting, required Advanced level knowledge in SAP/BI or equivalent, preferred Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, required Demonstrated leadership in defining cross functional requirements and leading projects Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, required Demonstrated coaching/training and change management skills Lean/Six Sigma experience highly preferred International professional experience preferred Bilingual preferred International mobility preferred Who should apply? We have an excellent mix of people and some of our best account managers joined us with little or no construction experience.
Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.
Working Conditions.
Normal office conditions Up to 25% domestic travel, required