Sr. Financial Analyst

Job SummaryThe Senior Financial Analyst for Light Duty (LD) Revenue reports to the Revenue Accounting Manager and will serve as the key business partner for Sales teams in all areas of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting and analysis. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting and analysis for consolidated and segment-level financial results.  Responsibilities include performing analytics and analysis for financial reporting of sales and customer credit accruals. The expectation for the candidate is the ability to grow into larger roles in the future.Primary DutiesPartner with Sales leadership to establish and monitor financial and operations KPI’s and metrics, and latest sales forecasts and analysis.In collaboration with functional leaders identify opportunities to improve productivity, track progress and report resultsDevelop quarterly forecasts, annual budgets for Dorman Light Duty segment Sales, Commissions, Bonus, and SG&A ExpensesAnalyze and report monthly results including Sales, POS, and other key metrics and variance to budget, forecast, and prior yearProvides ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support business requests to aide in decision-makingAssist with monthly, quarterly, yearly financial closing process. Compile AR (Credits, Deductions, etc) and Sales data and analyze and prepare accrual need schedules for corporate financial reports. Prepare customer rebate payment schedules, obtain SOX payment approvals from Dorman Sales, and process settlement of rebates.Review all customer agreements for financial accrual requirements and compliance with Dorman Accounting Policies and revenue recognition standards. Assess needs and recommend actions to address.Analyze and maintain all rebate agreements in SAP from the time they are established through final settlement. Ensure timely and accurate establishment of new rebates and similar customer credits in SAP with Dorman Sales according to customer agreement requirements. Provide analysis and schedules to support monthly business reviews and staff meetingsDevelop and maintain a thorough understanding of the sales processes and accounting structure to be able to analyze and discuss all elements of the processes to identify and implement control and process improvements.Proactively develop and /or improve Sales Accounting processes and reporting capabilitiesDevelop financial models and templates to provide business partners / leadership financial guidance on key management decisionsContinuous focus on process improvement and increasing efficiencyAssist in the creation of presentations for leadership and Board of Directors meetingsAssist with the integration of acquisitions as necessarySupport various ad hoc requests and key Finance team initiativesDrive month-end closing process related to operations for timely and accurate reporting which includes explanations for actual versus prior year and budget variancesOther duties as assignedQualificationsExcellent MS office skills required, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAbility to communicate complex financial issues in simple terms, strong interpersonal skillsExcellent financial analysis skillsSAP, Hyperion, BOBJ, Qlik Sense, and Power BI experience preferredExperience in manufacturing or distribution companies a plusExperience to develop strategic relationships with business partnersPhysical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 poundsWorking Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.Education / Experience B.S. in Finance, Accounting or similar field required; MBA a plus Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience