Corporate Financial Analyst

The Company

Metal Processing Group MPG U.S. (also referred to as the US Wire Group) is the parent of three independent companies (five manufacturing facilities) which produce steel wire and strand related products that serve many industries. Each facility operates as its own profit center. The independent business model fosters entrepreneurship and growth and allows professional development at all levels. The US Wire Group is part of the Metal Processing Group and wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

Our philosophy of developing close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and meet our customer's changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches, and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

Position Summary

Located in Warrenville, IL, the Financial Planning Analyst supports the MPG's Platform's CFO with FP&A initiatives and solutions, identifies, develops, and analyzes relevant data sets, and prepares custom and standard reports. In addition, they are responsible for:

• Under the CFO’s guidance prepares reporting and analytics meant to provide management with the information needed to make financial business decisions.
• Participates in consolidating MPG's annual plan, monthly results, forecast requirements, and related reporting to Heico corporate accounting; assists with the monthly close-related activities.
• Analyzes and interprets financial plans, budgets, tax returns, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents as assigned by the CFO.
• Collaborates with business unit finance teams in analyzing variances from planned and forecasted results; informs CFO about any inconsistencies or infractions.
• Analyzes monthly results and provides feedback to the business unit finance teams on key variances relating to sales volume, price, mix, sales reserves, rebates, discounts, and freight.
• Assists CFO with creating and submitting monthly executive packages for senior Heico leadership. Calculates commissions as needed.
• Utilizes Power Platform tools to build effective analysis. Develops Power BI reports and dashboards through various data sources. Willingness to become the Platform’s subject matter expert for Power BI.
• Identifies opportunities for continual improvement through reporting and analysis.
• Performs ad hoc analysis as requested.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA or MBA preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting/analyst experience.
• Exposure to Power BI. Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An exceptional work ethic and dedication to driving and achieving results.
• Experience working independently and as a part of a team.
• Experience with implementing system improvements and processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP financial systems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Unquestionable Integrity - Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity when engaging with associates, leadership, and stakeholders. Leads ethically by example and fosters a culture firmly grounded in the values of the organization.
• Strategic and Agile Thinking - Strong strategic capabilities and overall business acumen. Financially savvy and understands the economic levers behind improving Operating Earnings, EBITDA, and other key metrics. Fact-based, data-driven, and analytical. Creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize around new opportunities very quickly.
• Collaborative Style – Engages stakeholders in problem solving and decision making. Is adept at bringing people together to tackle issues rather than dictate solutions. Has a collegial, inclusive working style and is professional and courteous. Builds strong relationships both internally and externally. Is both confident and humble.
• Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.
• Leadership Capability - Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results.

EOE M/F/D/V