Our Finance team is looking for a Financial Analyst to support KION North America’s operations in Summerville, SC. This position will be an integral part of the Finance team reporting directly to the Controlling Manager. Working closely with executives and leadership team.

We offer:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance reporting, to provide actionable insights to management.
• Perform detailed month-end financial closing tasks, including but not limited to:
  • R&D capitalization calculations
  • Obsolescence reserve calculation and analysis
  • Quantity and inventory reports
  • Inbound and outbound freight calculations
  • Tariff and 3rd party accruals calculations
  • Fleet maintenance analysis
  • Inventory margin adjustment calculations
  • Cost of sales margin review and production order analysis
• Ensure all closing tasks are completed according to the monthly timeline.
• Prepare monthly bookings reports and reconcile data with ITA reporting in collaboration with internal partners.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison with the R&D Department.
• Attend R&D meetings and provide financial insights as needed.
• Review and analyze R&D milestone files and related data in the GPS application and work data files.
• Prepare and complete the Quarterly R&D Cross Charges breakdown to ensure accurate intercompany invoicing.
• Facilitate R&D Expense Review meetings, providing expense analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide financial guidance.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by leadership.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Advanced MS Excel proficiency is required
• Bachelor’s in Finance or Business
• Business mindset, interest in business beyond the numbers
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Hands-on mentality

​Preferred:

• SAP knowledge
• At least 5 years of experience in a Financial role in an operations environment
• Continuous Improvement mindset / certification
• Experience working for an international company
• Experience working in manufacturing or material handling

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