Sr. Financial Analyst

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting & Analysis in the Kennesaw, GA office.  Specializing in both the retrieval and analysis of data, this role acts as a strategic member of the FP&A team by transforming raw data into actionable insights and bridging the gap between historical reporting and future financial strategy.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Data Mining & Compilation: Extract and aggregate large datasets from ERP systems and disparate operational sources. Maintain data integrity and "clean" data sets to ensure reliability for all downstream analyses.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial and operational performance to identify key trends, business drivers, risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights and recommendations. Review budget proposal requests for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies/directions. Perform deep-dive research to validate the assumptions behind revenue and expense projections.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reporting packages, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.  Prepare monthly reports and executive presentations with accuracy, consistency, and with adherence to deadlines.
• Data Visualization & Reporting: Design and maintain "Actual vs. Target" visualizations to highlight trends, performance gaps, and variances for executive review. Must have demonstrated ability communicating key financial messages utilizing all tools available (charts, graphs, tables, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) within executive presentations. Conduct/prepare ad-hoc analyses, as-needed.
• Corporate Budget Coordination: Support the end-to-end annual budgeting and reforecasting processes. Collaborate with Business Unit and Corporate division heads to establish baseline assumptions, consolidate regional or divisional submissions, and ensure alignment with high-level corporate objectives.
• Forward-Looking Analysis: Support strategic planning by developing predictive financial models. Conduct scenario planning (e.g., "what-if" analysis) and sensitivity analysis to project the financial impact of potential market shifts, new project launches, or cost-reduction initiatives. 
• Other Duties as assigned 

What you need to be successful: 

• BA / BS degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred. 
• 7+ years of relevant experience, including prior financial analysis and budgeting experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience creating executive-level presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial topics to non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity, improving manual processes, and developing creative and scalable solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced high ownership/accountability environment independently.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, powersports, consumer products, or a multinational company environment.

Decision Making: No direct decision-making authority regarding Company policy … decision making scope is guided by data and business partnership.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!  

What’s in it for you: 

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 37.5 hour work-week 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product 

Reports to: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager II

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.