Senior Analyst

DISHER is currently partnering with a global supply-chain solutions partner in search of a Senior Analyst to join their team. This organization helps manufacturers grow and succeed by providing end-to-end support across market entry, sales, account management, logistics, and distribution for automotive and other industrial markets. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the finance team, responsible for analyzing financial data, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and improve overall business efficiency through data-driven recommendations. 

• Prepare cost estimates and quotations for new programs
• Analyze and thoroughly understand cost structures
• Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed
• Provide analysis of key variances to forecast
• Research cost trends and recommend costs and rates for use in future-year forecasts
• Lead improvement activities
• Maintain and update various files and file formats
• Provide input on strategic initiatives
• May lead the development and management of budgeting and forecasting activities
• Serve as an expert in automotive programs and the use of our volume forecasting tool, currently S&P
• Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed
• Thrive in a multi-industry environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new cost models and pricing structures

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Automotive, manufacturing, or logistics experience preferred and beneficial
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and operate effectively in a multiple-reporting structure
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Ability to review blueprints and understand their impact on quoting and costing
• Ability to evaluate dimensions and determine how they affect freight costs and overall pricing
• Ability to understand technical parts and components
• Familiarity with AI tools