Financial Analyst - Operations

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of Engineered Air Movement, Cincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on Cincinnati Fan to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Financial Analyst, you will serve as a key finance partner to the Engineered Air Movement business by delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, operational analysis, and actionable insights. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Finance leadership to support sound decision-making, strengthen financial controls, improve operating performance, and advance the profitable growth of the business. What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) While each day brings new opportunitiesat SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Financial Reporting, Planning, and Analysis - Develop a thorough understanding of assigned financial reports, investigate unusual results, and provide recommendations that support the financial health and performance of the EAM business. - Compile and analyze financial information to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure inventory and manufacturing transactions are recorded accurately and timely. - Actively participate in Operations meetings, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives by providing financial guidance, reporting, data validation, and decision support. - Maintain monthly close files including Profit and Loss reports, Gross Margin Walks and Operating Expense reporting. - Prepare, analyse, and maintain recurring and nonrecurring journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation related to operational cost accounting and inventory book-to-perpetual activity. - Analyse and prepare monthly financial reports, explain actual results compared with budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, risks, and opportunities. - Prepare and interpret monthly standard margin, gross margin, and cost of goods sold/manufactured analyses, and recommend actions based on the results. - Develop and improve operational reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators that clearly communicate the financial implications of manufacturing activities. - Support capital expenditure analysis, business cases, and return-on-investment evaluations for operational projects as assigned. Forecasting Build the annual budget and rolling forecasts in partnership with department leaders, challenging assumptions and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Roll forward forecast files for the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, and prepare future-period assumptions and inputs for analysis. Partner with functional and business leaders to understand funding needs, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Own and maintain working capital and cash flow models used to support balance sheet forecastin