Financial Analyst

divh2Financial Analyst / h2pMolex is hiring a Financial Analyst who will support our Optical Solutions Business Unit (OSBU) within Molex. The Financial Analyst is a strategic role that bridges financial analysis with business decision-making. This position focuses on preparing and explaining financial results, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business performance, and ensuring alignment with financial goals. The role requires deep expertise in cost structures, demand trends, and profitability optimization while supporting key strategic projects and operational initiatives. / ppTeam / Location : Corporate HQ. The Financial Analyst will report to a Finance Segment Leader. You will work onsite at our office in Lisle, IL or Chicago, IL (5 days a week). This is a visible role and fostering relationships and collaborating with teams across the company will be key to your success. / ppResponsibilities : / pulliFinancial Analysis and Reporting / liliSupport the monthly closing process by performing detailed month-end reviews and analyses, ensuring financial data accuracy and providing insightful commentary on key variances. / liliPrepare timely and accurate management reports, both periodic and ad hoc, for business unit leaders, division management, Corporate Finance, and executive leadership. / liliAnalyze historical results and performance drivers, conduct variance analysis, identify emerging trends, and recommend actionable improvements. / liliLeverage real-time and trend data to deliver forward-looking insights that enable early management action. / liliCoordinate closely with DSS FPA and Corporate FPA teams on consolidation, submissions, and executive review materials to ensure consistency and alignment. / liliDeliver actionable insights by interpreting key business trends, highlighting risks and opportunities, and supporting data-driven decision-making. / liliDevelop and maintain forecasts and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives. / liliInvestment Review and Support / liliReview and assess Decision Making Framework (DMF) and Global Cost Analysis (GCA) / One pager requests for : New Product Development (NPD) and Modification (MOD) projects. / liliCapacity Expansion investments to support growth. / liliMake or Buy decisions to ensure strategic alignment. / liliProvide robust financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate investment feasibility such as GP%, NPV6, NPV6 / CC, IRR etc. / liliCost Management and Profitability / liliGain a deep understanding of cost structures, including raw materials, manufacturing overheads, and operational expenses. / liliWork closely with manufacturing plants engineering team to track cost changes and identify cost reduction opportunities to improve profitability. / li / ulpQualifications : / pulliBachelors degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or Business or related field / liliExperience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365; that includes Excel (spreadsheet creation / editing, pivot tables, data manipulation / analysis and formula creation), Word, and PowerPoint / liliStrong communication skills (both written and verbal) necessary for professional interactions with both external and internal contacts / liliAbility to engage proactively in a rapidly changing business environment while demonstrating a high level of transparency, accountability, and collaboration / liliDetail oriented, with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines / li / ululliExperience with financial statement analysis, risk analysis, financial modeling, or economic research / liliExperience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or other data visualization software / tools / liliProcess Transformation / Process Automation / Process Implementation experience / liliLanguage skills in addition to English / li / ulpAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. / ppAdditionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. / p / div