Financial Analyst- AI Optimization at Dematic in Grand Rapids, MI

Summary: Dematic is seeking a Financial Analyst to contribute to their North American team. This role involves leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance data analysis and optimize financial processes while supporting the finance function with various reporting and forecasting tasks. Responsibilities: - Make valuable contributions to the finance function through identification and implementation of AI tools to identify trends and anomalies, streamline repetitive workflows, generate variance explanations, and improve forecast accuracy - Assist in monthly financial close including reporting financial results to Parent company with accurate and timely delivery - Coordinate quarterly and half-year reporting packages to Parent company - Serves as key point of contact as reporting questions arise or as new guidance is issued - Provide financial business partner support - Participates in monthly forecasts and annual budget process including capital, shared service allocations, SG&A, and miscellaneous cost centers - Provides proactive analysis and insights above and beyond regular responsibilities - Works on special project and improvement teams as needed, including AI optimization and integration into our processes Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, or Economics - Up to four years of relevant working experience including either in a large corporate environment or public accounting experience - Familiarity with or eagerness to learn AI tools - Strong interpersonal skills, with high level of integrity and a detail orientated mentality - Motivated self-starter, able to demonstrate good judgment and resourcefulness in decision-making and problem solving - Expertise with Excel and proficient with Word and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with SAP, Oracle or Power BI is an advantage - Aspiration to use this role as a springboard into project controlling, operations controlling, or other finance roles within approximately 2 years Required Skills: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Judgment Benefits: Career Development, Competitive Compensation and Benefits, Pay Transparency, Global Opportunities