Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

What you’ll do :

The Senior Financial Analyst position is responsible for supporting the finance department with a broad range of financial planning including analyzing and reporting results of financial data for company’s respective business units and the company against plan, forecast, budgets, and trends to explain financial results.

Core Responsibilities :

Prepare assigned month end journal entries, support monthly, quarterly, and annual balancing of books and monthly account reviews

Prepare financial statements and related reports such as balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statements, budgets, and variance analysis. Provide reports to the Business Unit Leadership team.

Ensure accuracy of prepared financial statements to consolidation software; recommend reports / tools for process improvements

Analyze financial data for business efficiencies and verify accuracy

Review and consolidate daily and weekly KPI reports for management distribution

Assist in developing statistical and written reports for management

Work with budget center managers to develop and support their respective cost center expenses

Assist in the development of a financial plan and forecast

Review budget proposals and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification of proposed budgets

Review, evaluate, and suggest accounting systems, policies, and procedures

Assist with special projects, as requested

Other tasks as assigned

What you need to be successful :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of accounting experience, primarily in a manufacturing environment preferred

Understanding of the fundamentals of government procurement regulations that affect accounting systems

Working knowledge of forecasting, financial reports, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation

Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization

Strong and consistent attention to detail

Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task

Innovative team player

Intermediate computer skills are required, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Power BI, OneStream or Hyperion, preferred

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines and able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions

Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursing additional training, if needed)

Capable of comprehensive listening (understanding the message(s) that is being communicated)

Willing to travel, as needed

Strong :

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are : The Shyft Group

is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands—

Utilimaster® ,

Blue Arc™ ,

Royal® Truck Body ,

DuraMag® ,

Magnum® ,

Strobes-R-Us® ,

Spartan® RV Chassis ,

Red Diamond™ ,

Builtmore™ ,

and

Independent Truck Upfitters™ —

are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com .

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice     U.S. Right to Work Notice.