Senior Financial Analyst
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Bertelsmann. Louisville · no salary stated · we estimate $102,557–$150,000 across the United States.
Bertelsmann has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Advise business teams on feasibility and financial models for daily decisions and proposed new programs
- Compare financial results across global programs and share findings through reports and visual dashboards
- Track material use and ERP data flows, investigate irregularities, and coordinate fixes with stakeholders
- Use SAP to allocate costs, review client pricing and performance, and prepare budgets and annual plans
- Check preliminary monthly P&Ls against forecasts, then help improve processes and internal controls
What you bring
- At least four years of financial planning and analysis experience
- A university degree in business or finance
- Strong Excel skills and experience managing ERP systems and financial data
Who this fits
This senior analyst role suits someone comfortable turning financial and operational data into analysis for business teams, managers, partners, and clients. The work spans planning, reporting, cost allocation, inventory data, and monthly close support.
From the employer
Company Description
Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.
Job Description
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing financial analysis for our Business teams. Having a deep understanding of the underlying data, being able to spot and correct errors in financially relevant system interfaces used for material consumption, and sharing key financial insights through interactive visual dashboards is core to this position.
YOUR TASKS
- Provides consultancy advisement in business modeling and feasibility analysis to support strategic decision-making in day-to-day operations decisions, and for new business proposals.
- Collects, reports and provides financial comparison analysis on global programs.
- Develops and maintains various reports for Management, Business partners and the Clients, including databases used for report visualizations.
- Monitors material inventory consumption and ERP system interfaces.
- Process and escalate anomalies with stakeholders to find a resolution.
- Utilize SAP for cost allocation input to ensure that costs are accurately distributed across various departments, projects, or cost centers.
- Collects, reports and provides financial comparison analysis on global programs.
- Audits and reports key performance data of clients.
- Evaluates price calculations and cost implications on the business.
- Develops various reports for management, business partners and the clients.
- Assists with the creation of the annual financial plan, program budgets etc. Generates department or business unit budgets based on plans, and provides analysis of those budgets. Interprets budgets and underlying budget assumptions.
- Audits and helps refine or develop improved processes to ensure efficiency and internal controls.
- Supports the monthly closing process by analyzing preliminary P&L’s for errors and deviations to forecast and provides comparative analysis.
- Assists the team during peak periods in all aspects of running the business as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
- University degree in Business or Finance; MBA preferred.
- Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office – Highly proficient at EXCEL.
- Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Systems and data management experience with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred).
Additional Information
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
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