Senior Financial Analyst

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest, global printing press manufacturer in the world! For more than 200 years, we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor-made print solutions for our customers. You will find products printed on our machines all around you every day including the US currency in your wallet and much of the packaging in your grocery stores and big box retail stores. 

With the broadest product portfolio in the industry, groundbreaking machines and a holistic service promise, Koenig & Bauer sets international standards. Our 5,500 employees worldwide generate annual sales of €1.2 billion. 

This is your opportunity to join Koenig & Bauer (US), the sales and service organization for Koenig & Bauer in the United States and the North American headquarters. Become part of our company where creativity, fascination and passion for mechanical and electrical engineering work together as we develop the printing world of tomorrow and exceed print!

Location: Koenig & Bauer Office, Dallas, TX

Reports to: Head of Controlling

Direct Reports: None

Standard Schedule: Core departmental hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT. however additional time may be required to meet deadlines. 

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 

Job Responsibility: The Senior Financial Analyst is a highly analytical and technically advanced role responsible for corporate controlling, financial planning, and continuous process optimization. This role executes complex month-end closings, deep-dive cost accounting, and comprehensive budgeting across all departments. Leveraging a modern tech stack (SAP Business ByDesign, Salesforce, Jedox, OneStream, and TIP), alongside full access to Google Gemini, the position is expected to champion Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate workflows and drive process improvements. A strong foundation in basic accounting combined with advanced analytical controlling skills is required to deliver actionable insights to senior management
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Execute complex month-end closing procedures including Revenue and Cost of Manufacturing allocation, headcount/hours tracking, EBIT breakdowns, and comprehensive P&L reviews. Ensure basic accounting and tax principles are upheld, including expense tracking.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of corporate budgets and rolling forecasts across multiple cost centers. Conduct proactive monthly departmental budget reviews with managers to ensure alignment.

Cost Accounting & Analysis: Perform in-depth cost accounting tasks, including hourly rate determinations, variance analysis, and monitoring expense reports to support strategic, data-driven decisions.

AI-Driven Process Improvement: Champion the use of AI tools to automate manual tasks, optimize data models, and eliminate process inefficiencies within the finance department.

Systems & Data Management: Act as a power user for SAP Business ByDesign. Manage SAP organizational unit maintenance, support ERP enhancement projects, and maintain data integrity across all reporting systems.

Cross-Functional Support & Ad-Hoc Analysis: Provide dedicated analytical support for key accounts and parent company requests. Deliver independent on-demand analyses for executive leadership and actively assist team members on joint financial initiatives
Central Liaison for Parent Company: Act as the primary point of contact for all financial inquiries, ad-hoc reporting requests, and corporate alignments originating from the German parent company. Ensure transparent and timely communication of local financial data to global stakeholders.

Required Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or other related degree program.
Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in financial analysis, corporate controlling, or cost accounting.
Organizational Relationships:This position has continuous face to face phone and email contact with different departments and various levels within the organization. The Senior Financial Analyst is in regular contact mostly via phone and email with senior level employees of the parent corporation and various subsidiaries. The position works with autonomy, being managed by and reporting to the Head of Controlling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Controlling & Cost Accounting: Highly analytical mindset with deep knowledge of cost accounting and business controlling. 
• Accounting: Solid understanding of bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, and IFRS.
• Tech & AI Affinity: Exceptional dedication to utilizing Artificial Intelligence to enhance and streamline financial workflows.
• System Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP Business ByDesign strongly preferred) and CRM tools (Salesforce). Hands-on experience with reporting and cash planning systems (Jedox, OneStream, TIP) is highly advantageous.
• Expert proficiency within Excel and/ or Google Sheets with advanced quantitative modeling skills to handle big data and produce complex financial reports.

Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate complex technical specifications into clear terms for customers and internal stakeholders. Must collaborate effectively with international factory partners.
Physical Demands of Job: This position is an office position which requires continuous use of the computer (more than 5.6 hours per day) and is performed in a seated position the majority of the work day.

Core Values and Competencies:

• Communication and Teamwork: Uses open and constructive communication with customers, managers, co-workers, and other business partners. Respects and values the differences of others for a collaborative workplace. Uses positive communication and listening skills to resolve differences, manage conflict, and focus on solutions.

• Ethical Conduct and Work Standards: Displays consistent ethical standards in business affairs. Displays enthusiastic approach to work and the company. Builds trust and credibility with Koenig & Bauer customers, vendors, co-workers, and other business partners by following through on commitments. Follows company policies, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Dependability: Follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and can be depended upon.

• Customer Empathy: Displays an understanding of the customer’s needs and ascertains the appropriate sense of urgency needed to meet those needs including the awareness of the financial impact experienced by our customer and the consequential effects on Koenig & Bauer, its reputation, and its future business potential based upon our actions. Regards regular communication as essential component of demonstrating customer empathy.
• Subject Matter Experts/Job Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Koenig & Bauer products and services as it relates to the job. Acquires, interprets, and evaluates information within industry and/or functional area of expertise to perform job responsibilities.
• Safety: Promotes a safe working environment by attending required training, using any personal protective equipment provided, following and enforcing all safety policies, and performing work in a safe manner at all times. 

Koenig & Bauer (US) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, creed, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Information collected by the application process is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics of applicants. 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship for the employer.

 Benefits:
 Vacation – 15 days per year
 Holidays – Up to 11 days
 Sick – 7 days
 Medical, Dental, and Vision
 Disability and Life
 Flexible Spending Accounts
 401k Retirement and Profit Sharing Plan
 Income replacement plans for cancer, critical illness, and accident
 Long-Term Care Plans
 Years-of-Service Bonus Plan
 Educational Assistance