Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Frasle Mobility is a major Brazilian multinational corporation that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of motion control solutions for the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company operates globally, providing brake components, engine parts, steering, and suspension systems. 

Serving customers in over 125 countries, the company operates industrial plants, distribution centers, and development hubs across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the UK.

Market:                         

Main products:  Copper-free brake pads, linings, and discs for light vehicles, heavy-duty commercial trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, and railcars.

Job Description:

Responsible for supporting financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial performance analysis. The role partners with business units and management to deliver insights on cost structures, profitability, and operational performance, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting decision-making processes. 

Essential Functions:

•    Support month-end close process, including cost allocation and accruals

•    Conduct budget, forecasting and strategic plan processes

•    Execute variance analysis for Income Statement (Revenue, COGS, Margin, EBITDA, fixed and variable costs, etc), Working Capital and Free Cash Flow

•    Prepare monthly reports and presentations for the BU management and HQ in Brazil 

•    Collaborating with BU management to track price and cost trends, as well as cost-reduction opportunities

•    Support cost simulations, quotations and feasibility studies

Qualifications and skills Requirements:

•    Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field

•    Strong industrial cost knowledge, including cost structures and margin drivers

•    Strong Excel skills (dashboards/BI as a plus) 

•    Financial and Management Reporting

•    Familiarity with Financial and Economic KPIs (EBITDA, WCN, FCF, CAPEX, OPEX)

•    3 + years of experience in a similar role

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience working in manufacturing environments

•    Experience in presenting financial and economic results to management teams

Skills

•    Strong communication and ability to partner with non financial multi-cultural teams.

•    Attention to detail and high accuracy in analysis 

•    High sense of urgency and commitment to deadlines

•    Excellent time management skills in planning and organization

•    Result oriented 

•    Ability to work in a matrix organization

 Additional Information:

•    The work is to be performed on site at our Alabama facility in Prattville. 

•    Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.

•    Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

•    Please note that candidates who have been offered the position must pass screenings before their start date.

Benefits:

•    Paid Time Off

•    BCBS Medical

•    Vision

•    Dental

•    401K with company match

•    Group Life Insurance/AD&D

•    Short Term Disability Insurance

•    Long Term Disability Insurance

•    Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance

•    Voluntary Accident Insurance

•    Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D