Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
 
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

Dematic is looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst on our Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) Center of Excellence (COE) team reporting directly to the Director of VCP COE.  This role will provide financial support activities and analyses to deliver the VCP COE savings targets on a prioritized list of cost reduction projects.  The VCP Sr. Financial Analyst will work across multiple functions (Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, Installation, etc.) and across the key product lines (convey & sort, order fulfillment, pallet systems, etc.).  This position requires a strong analytical background and ability to articulate financial metrics to various management levels in the Organization.

Select responsibilities include:

• Responsible for collection of financial data and performance of analysis to support VCP projects


• Serve as finance contact to liaison across multiple VCP workstreams and functions


• Support development and update of VCP scorecard and dashboards


• Lead and support the development of financial processes and governance to track and validate VCP project savings through implementation


• Support the verification and calculation of savings placement on Income Statement


• Develop and lead process to audit realized VCP savings


• Focal point for understanding baseline product cost data to identify VCP opportunities


• Support VCP Director and Leaders with forecast preparation, analysis, and reporting.


• Collaborate with functional areas including sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to identify cost reduction and market opportunities


• Support future team activities with business case creations and ROI calculations


• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Engineering


• 8-10 years of successful experience in a directly related field or similar function


• Experience with Six Sigma, LEAN, Kaizen or other continuous improvement methodologies


• Experience in operation finance and cost control is preferred.


• Experience with Six Sigma, LEAN, Kaizen or other continuous improvement methodologies is given strong consideration.


• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and large reporting tools such as Hyperion and PowerBI. 


• Experience with SAP and Salesforce is given strong consideration.


• Exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to be well organized, learn new tasks quickly, define process improvements, and strive for success.