Finance Analyst I

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Company Overview:
Warn Automotive can trace its beginning back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four-wheel-drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time, our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in Powertrain Disconnect technology.
Almost 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs around the world, enhancing the performance, traction and capability of their vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions to create a more mobile and efficient future.
Operating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, Warn Automotive is proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a Dover Company.
Position Summary:
The Finance Analyst I is an entry-level rotational role designed to build comprehensive technical depth across our complete operational finance and accounting ecosystem. Over a 2-year horizon, this role acts as an operational engine, taking on transactional workloads, mastering enterprise-grade systems like JD Edwards (JDE) and OneStream, and absorbing end-to-end data flows.
Essential Job Functions Include:
Prepares key operational reports with analysis of key metrics. Present findings and make recommendations to Senior Leadership to meet key metrics.
Handle daily JDE cost item setups, enter product standard routings, and perform order entry processing.
Execute month-end close sequences, post standard booking entries, and clear validation errors to ensure local JDE ledger integrity matches corporate OneStream metadata requirements..
Extract weekly cost, inventory, and shop floor work order variance reports to flag data errors or margin leaks for senior review.
Compile, maintain, and analyze manufacturing performance data for operational KPI dashboards, tracking metrics such as scrap, throughput, and First Pass Yield (FPY).
Analyze monthly divisional P&L statements, track variances against annual operating plans, and support bank payment file governance.
Partner on cross-functional business initiatives by building dynamic financial models and data tracking sheets.
Assist in creating executive presentations and reporting financial close results directly to finance leadership.
Responsible for participating in continuous improvement activities for improved operations of the Finance Team and Manufacturing Teams. Be a key player in helping the manufacturing teams increase inventory turns, improve gross margin and improve inventory accuracy.
Problem-solves individually or as a part of a group as duties require. May lead such problem-solving activities.
Accountable for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area. Responsible for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including a self-assessment and report to management.
Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.
Work safely and without injury.
Responsible for prompt and regular attendance as scheduled.
Performs other various duties as may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
Strong academic track record with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.
Open to recent college graduates with zero professional experience, as well as candidates who possess up to 1–2 years of foundational experience via relevant finance internships, corporate business projects, or work within a fast-paced manufacturing company.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
Strong foundational Microsoft Excel skills and a natural comfort analyzing datasets. Prior exposure to ERP logic or database structures (such as Oracle or JDE) is a plus but not required.
Must exhibit a perpetual learner attitude, innate curiosity to ask "why" behind the numbers, and a self-starter mindset to work independently and meet established deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills commensurate with the job tasks and position necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service. Ability to present information in a manner designed to educate or inform other team members and customers in one-on-one or group interactions as directed.
Ability to review, comprehend, interpret, process and evaluate effectively written work instructions and procedures written in English in conjunction with the performance of the essential functions and other assigned job duties.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a calm, rational and respectful demeanor and communication style in times of stress occasioned by work demands, tight timelines, heavy production expectations, unexpected quality control issues, and other work-related issues or concerns that may cause a heightened level of anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, confusion, etc.
Enthusiastic adoption and consistent demonstration of Warn Automotive’s Core Values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customer Focused Innovation, Respects & Values People, Expectations for Results, High Ethical Standards, Openness and Trust.
Strong technical, trouble-shooting, problem solving, research, organizational and analytical skills, combined with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines. Ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.
Well-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail regarding organization, planning, work flow, and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
Highly ethical, self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.
Benefits & Perks:
Medical, Dental, and Vision start on day one of hire
Fertility Treatment Coverage
10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
401(k) with Employer Matching, Profit Sharing, and Annual Contributions
Bonus Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Discount Programs
Career Growth, including Onsite Training and Tuition Reimbursement
Work Culture:
At Warn Automotive, we not only respect diversity, we actively seek it. We have a culture that promotes continuous improvement for our products and our people. We provide learning opportunities to help you take your skills to the next level. We value innovation, integrity and ownership in exceeding the high bar we set for ourselves in delivering for our customers.
The 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.
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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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