Financial Analyst

SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB. At SEB Professional North America, we are a leader in the professional coffee machine industry, offering three equipment lines: Schaerer, WMF, and Curtis. Our innovative coffee machines are trusted worldwide and can be found in a variety of settings, including hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Join us in delivering exceptional coffee experiences worldwide.

Background & Purpose of the Job:

The Financial Analyst is a core business partner within the FP&A function, responsible for the deep understanding and interpretation of financial performance across Sales, OPEX, and Service segments. The role goes beyond reporting — it owns the analytical narrative behind the numbers, translates operational dynamics into financial insights, and actively supports decision-making at the management level. Data accuracy, intellectual curiosity, and analytical rigor are the foundations of this position.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do:

Sales & Margin Analysis

• Own monthly sales and gross margin reporting by business segment, product line, and customer — with full command of the drivers behind variances.

• Perform structured variance analysis vs. Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year, decomposing results into volume, mix, price, and FX effects.

• Understand and explain the impact of EUR/USD translation on reported margin, distinguishing between FX-driven and operational performance shifts.

• Develop and maintain volume/mix/price bridge models to support executive-level commentary.

• Provide qualitative, manager-ready explanations for performance deviations.

• Support forecast preparation cycles with independently built bottom-up assumptions.

 OPEX-Analysis & Cost Control

• Own OPEX tracking across functions and cost centers, with full understanding of structural vs. volume-driven cost behavior.

• Analyze and explain expense variances vs. Budget and Forecast, distinguishing one-time items from recurring trends.

• Support headcount reporting and cost center analysis in coordination with HR and functional managers.

• Validate accruals during monthly closing in collaboration with the Share Service Center (SSC) accounting team.

• Flag cost anomalies proactively.

Service Financial Analysis

• Own the Service segment of the P&L end-to-end — revenue, gross margin, labor cost, provisions, and inventory.

• Calculate and explain all Service variances vs. Budget and Forecast, decomposing results into volume, pricing, labor efficiency, provision movements, and mix effects — with clear root cause for every material deviation.

• Understand, calculate, and monitor the labor factor — technician utilization, efficiency rates, and cost-per-call — and actively work with the Field Service team to connect financial outcomes to operational KPIs and co-develop action plans for margin improvement.

• Build and maintain the full-Service P&L model, calculating all drivers from revenue recognition through gross margin, including goodwill credits, warranty adjustments, billing corrections, and cost allocations.

• Understand, calculate, and maintain all Service-related provisions: installation provisions for units invoiced but not confirmed installed, warranty reserves, slow-moving and obsolete inventory exposure — with monthly reconciliation and variance commentary.

• Support inventory monitoring for service parts and units: monitor stock levels, valuation, and provision adequacy in coordination with operations and the SSC team.

• Produce monthly Service performance reporting with manager-ready variance explanations.

Transversal & FP&A Support

• Support monthly closing activities with structured deliverables and on-time execution.

• Prepare and maintain reporting packages for management review, including executive summaries with clear bottom-line-up-front framing.

• Build and maintain financial models that are formula-driven, auditable, and scalable.

• Ensure data consistency and traceability across reporting systems.

• Support internal audit and internal control documentation as required.

• Maintain proactive, structured communication with the SSC team and cross-functional stakeholders.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• 3 – 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or FP&A.

Financial & Analytical Skills:

• Solid command of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis methodologies.

• Understanding of IFRS principles as applied to financial reporting.

• Ability to build driver-based financial models that link operational inputs to financial outputs.

• Comfort working in multi-currency environments and explaining FX translation effects on reported results.

• Familiarity with Qlik Sense or similar reporting tools is a plus.

 General Competencies:

• Analytical ownership: does not stop at describing data — interprets, challenges, and draws conclusions.

• Business partnering communicates clearly with senior stakeholders, adapts the message to the audience, and proactively shares relevant insights.

• Precision and reliability: strong attention to detail.

• Autonomy with accountability works independently while keeping the manager informed on progress, blockers, and risks.

• Structured written and verbal communication — capable of producing executive-ready outputs.

 Technical & Tool Skills:

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel: complex formulas, dynamic arrays, pivot tables, financial modeling — must be able to build from scratch.

• Power Query: data transformation, multi-source consolidation, and automated refresh workflows is a plus.

• SAP Analysis for Business (or equivalent CO-PA/BW reporting environment).

• QliK Sense or equivalent BI tool: report building and data visualization.

• AI-assisted analysis: demonstrated comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to accelerate financial analysis, drafting, and modeling work.

• Python (basic to intermediate): data manipulation, automation of repetitive analytical tasks — willingness to develop further is a plus.

Overview:

• Type of Employment: Full-time – Exempt
• Workplace Schedule Type: Hybrid
• Position Location: Irvine, CA

Why SEB Professional North America?

At SEB Professional North America, we believe great careers are built where people feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Whether you’re working from one of our offices or enjoying a flexible work arrangement between the two, we’re committed to providing benefits, resources, and a culture that helps you thrive both professionally and personally.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage with a generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match to help you plan
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance for added peace of mind
• 12 Paid Holidays to recharge and spend time with what matters most
• Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discount Programs
• A Positive, Inclusive Work Culture that genuinely values work‑life balance

Compensation:
Salary range of $80,000–$90,000 commensurate with experience.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, SEB Professional North America is the place for you. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey.

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