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Senior Financial Analyst

PACCAR Parts North America is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for SG&A and warehouse expenses. This role partners with division leadership, department managers, and North America distribution centers to deliver accurate financial results, meaningful variance analysis, and actionable business insights. The position also supports internal controls, SOX/ICAP activities, audit requests, and special projects. This role reports to the Manager of Financial Analysis.

Job Functions / Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely, accurate, and meaningful SG&A and warehouse expense forecasts, reports, and analyses, with a focus on continuous improvement in forecasting methodology.
• Perform actual-to-forecast and actual-to-budget variance analysis during month-end close, including accrual journal entries and supporting bridge schedules.
• Support the payroll process for hourly employees in U.S. Parts Distribution Centers, including maintaining employee records and responding to related inquiries.
• Lead the annual SG&A and warehouse budget process for PACCAR Parts North America, including timelines, deliverables, department coordination, and senior management presentation materials.
• Partner with division office departments and North America Distribution Centers to ensure accurate financial results and clear communication of key business drivers.
• Develop proactive ad hoc financial analyses for North America Division Controllers and management by identifying data needs, sourcing information, and presenting clear recommendations.
• Participate in SOX/ICAP reviews, internal control activities, and audit support as assigned.
• Support ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, charts, graphs, and data analysis; experience with macros is helpful.
• Experience with data analytics or visualization tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, Snowflake, Python, or similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to business partners and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically within the U.S. and internationally.

Education / Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, or financial analysis experience.

Education / Experience Preferred:

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Public accounting experience, including Big Four experience, preferred.

Benefits:

• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

This position is eligible for a holiday gift 401k with up to a 5% company match.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints.

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class eCommerce and Marketing Technology that generates and supports industry leading sales in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for our dealerships and customers.

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.