Finance Analyst

Job Description

The Financial Analyst role, located in Eden Prairie, MN supports the Segment Controlling team with the management of Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) Segment ledgers.  This position is visible to senior leadership and segment functional managers.  Key areas of responsibilities include month-end close processes to include journal entries, B/S account reconciliations, year-end reporting, financial policy compliance, fixed asset / capital reporting and miscellaneous analysis/reporting as needed.  The ideal candidate is detail / analytical orientated, capable of establishing strong business relationships, communicates effectively and drives for results within a global, diverse and growing business.  This position also reports day to day work responsibilities to site controller.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. 

•    Completes month-end reporting requirements for the segment ledgers, including journal entries and account reconciliation
•    Supports site controller with other requirements including year-end reporting, US legal entity internal/external audit requests, accounting process documentation
•    Supports site controller with monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the global functions.
•    Works in a team environment with other analysts and financial colleagues to streamline and drive improvement in financial processes through tools/systems, automation, and standardization.
•    Ensures compliance with internal controls, Danfoss or DPS financial policies and US GAAP
•    Completes other assigned misc. tasks as needed

Background & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related fields from an accredited institution with applicable experience

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degrees (or specific degrees if not required above), additional preferred work experiences (supervision/leadership, manufacturing environment, multinational company)

1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred

Intermediate to advanced Excel

Experience with other systems, such as Oracle, SAP, Longview

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.