Gems Setra is an Operating Company within the Precision Technologies platform of Fortive Corporation that designs and manufactures a broad line of premium sensing products including liquid level, flow, humidity, current, vacuum, energy and pressure sensing instruments to exact customer application and manufacturing requirements. Our products are used in a wide variety of applications within the global HVAC/R, Healthcare, Industrial, and Semiconductor markets. From agricultural equipment to locomotives to medical devices, Gems Setra products make a difference in the world you interact with every day.
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
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At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
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Purpose of Position
The Financial Analyst has responsibility to deliver standard monthly reporting on the company’s financial results and forecast to Gems Setra leadership and Fortive Corporate, assist the annual financial planning process across the global Gems Setra organization and partner with business leaders on understanding, evaluating, and driving financial performance. A successful Financial Analyst must have a strong focus on accuracy/timeliness, and an innate drive for continuous improvement.
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Essential Functions
Partner with Operations team to understand product margins across the portfolio and identify areas to optimize product mix to drive margin expansion. Partner with functional leaders on fixed cost spending starting with target creation, monthly variance analysis, forward looking risk and analysis helping manage costs within annual plan targets. Assist with global data management projects as needed and reporting using intelligence solutions including Power BI and Business Objects. Ad-hoc analysis to understand business performance on a variety of factors including material margin, labor productivity, indirect spend, and fixed cost leverage as needed depending on monthly business performance, trends, and requests from functional business partners. Key player in the monthly close process to ensure global delivery of on time reporting of our monthly financial results and updated financial forecast to Gems Setra leadership. Dotted line responsibility for the financial statements and forecasts generated by the company’s controllers and focus on processes to ensure deadlines are met and financial reporting is accurate. Integral partner in the annual budget process from financial target setting to building budget schedules and deck to facilitate clarity with Gems Setra leadership and Fortive Corporate Assist with global consolidation and submission of financial and statistic information to Fortive Corporate through One Stream consolidation system.Education & Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years in high visibility planning roles with demonstrated success within a manufacturing environment preferred Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting Solid understanding of current industry standard business intelligence solutions – including Power BI and Business Objects Robust knowledge of US GAAP Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communications skills Strong analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot sophisticated datasets Organized, with a strong process and detail focus to deliver high quality and timely results High energy, bias for action with continuous improvement mentality; recognizes and resolves issues Team-player demeanor with the ability and willingness to tackle challenges Excellent digital literacy, particularly MS Excel and ERP system experience (JDE and One Stream ideal).We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.