Provides financial analysis and data-driven insights across Procurement, Quality, Logistics & Trade Compliance, and OPEX.
Supports budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes while developing models that quantify cost drivers, sourcing actions, and productivity initiatives.
Builds and maintains detailed financial models across all four functions, including PPV/inflation models, COPQ calculations, savings trackers, freight/logistics simulations, and tariff impact models.
Supports monthly reporting by preparing financial dashboards, variance explanations, trend analyses, and performance trackers.
Updates and manages budgeting and forecasting templates; validates assumptions and ensures model accuracy across all functions.
Performs scenario modeling, cost simulations, and what‑if analyses to support functional initiatives and operational planning.
Collects and analyzes data to support procurement savings, quality/lab metrics, logistics cost drivers, trade/tariff impacts, and OPEX trends.
Prepares materials for leadership reviews, category updates, capital assessments, and cross‑functional meetings.
Ensures modeling consistency, documentation completeness, and adherence to enterprise financial methodologies.
Helps maintain and improve dashboards, reporting automation, and data quality processes across all functions.
Collaborates with functional teams to validate inputs, resolve data issues, and understand operational drivers of financial outcomes.

Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance required
Minimum 5 years experience in the field of Finance and Controlling
Very good knowledge of MS Excel, SAP and BI Tools
Manufacturing ERP experience and cost accounting principles
Exceptional financial acumen including strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting skills
Ability to work with complex data and to identify key problems
Very good analytical skills as well as communication and presentation skills
Strong internal customer service focus and good interpersonal skills and the ability to present concepts and results in a concise manner
Proactive approach and solution-oriented thinking and acting

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

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