Senior Finance Operations Analyst
Copeland
**About Us**
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are a **FINANCE** professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our **St. Louis, MO** location, you will collaborate with the finance, operations and technology teams at all levels of the company to drive value across the business units. If you are highly collaborative, analytical and an excellent communicator, you will help business units reduce conversion costs globally. If you have experience with financial and operational metrics, change agility and strong business acumen, you will put those skills to use in a fast-paced, growing organization. Your duties and responsibilities will be completed under the general guidance of the Senior Director Finance Operations.
**AS A SENIOR FINANCE OPERATIONS ANALYST, YOU WILL:**
+ Collaborate with Business Unit Operations Finance teams and perform analyses to drive delivery of operation metrics in annual operating plan and report performance to executive leadership.
+ Improve and evolve systems for financial planning and analysis and improve the short-term and long-term forecasting and reporting processes around productivity and cost reduction metrics.
+ Review of financial analyses, plans and presentations for capital plans and new product development as required for management.
+ Assist in the preparation and reporting of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc cost and variance reporting and provide analysis that assists in the development of additional operational metrics.
+ Assist in the development of process and report standardization across all Business Units and Plants to drive best-in-class practices that increase plant productivity and financial performance.
+ Assist with the improvement and standardization of the annual and monthly cost accounting process (i.e., standard cost roll, reduced timelines, processes, systems) across the enterprise. Proactively seek to improve processes and implement best in class solutions, raising quality and productivity in a calculated way. Assist in the design of processes to monitor projects and deliver results that exceed expectations.
+ Maintain on-going and fluid communication with the SDFO, operations finance, and accounting team, regarding ongoing operational and financial performance, planning/forecasting assumptions and accounting matters.
**REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressive related Finance experience.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation skills.
+ Expert level Excel and Power Point skills; experience with Oracle or other operational/financial systems.
+ Ability collaborate effectively with various levels and geographic areas of the organization.
+ Ability to identify inconsistencies in the reporting of key operational metrics and thorough understanding of how those metrics relate to operations performance.
+ Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team.
+ Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
**PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:**
+ Eight (8) years of progressive, related Finance experience, including operational accounting, planning and forecasting experience.
+ MBA preferred.
+ Copeland experience in a plant-related Finance role.
+ Ability and desire to apply new applications to solving business issues.
**Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option and Core Hours:**
This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers. Remote work and flex time opportunities are subject to the demands of a position that must collaborate globally and support senior management.
**Benefits**
Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave are available. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Copeland values are incorporated into everyday employee life.
**Our Commitment to Our People**
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
**Work Authorization**
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.
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