Financial Analyst

Nortek Data Center Cooling

Financial Analyst providing financial reporting and analysis for Nortek Data Center Cooling team. Focused on material cost and product profitability in a manufacturing environment.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, particularly in manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on gross margin analysis, cost modeling, and profitability enhancement. Proficient in advanced Excel and capable of presenting complex data clearly to support strategic decision-making.

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Financial AnalysisGross Margin AnalysisAdvanced Excel SkillsCost AccountingProfitability Enhancement

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost ModelingVariance AnalysisProfitability AnalysisData Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Power BISytelineSAP ERP SystemsPlanful Software

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentCost ReductionMargin ExpansionStrategic PricingFinancial Forecasting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own product and customer profitability analysis through gross margin, providing clear visibility into material costs, manufacturing costs, and margin performance
Partner with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to analyze gross margin drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve profitability
Develop and maintain product-level costing models, customer profitability analyses, and margin reporting tools that support strategic pricing and commercial decision-making
Perform detailed variance analysis on material costs, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions with cross-functional stakeholders
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly material margin, cost, and profitability reports for business and finance leadership, highlighting key trends and actionable insights
Monitor cost changes across products and projects, proactively identifying opportunities for cost reduction, margin expansion, and design-to-cost initiatives
Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range planning processes through detailed cost and gross margin modeling
Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects focused on profitability enhancement, operational efficiency, and strategic business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics
Minimum of 1+ years of experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, lookups, analytics, and effective model building)
Solid understanding of income statement & balance sheet with extensive understanding of cash flow measures, and how each interrelates
Knowledge and background of general accounting, financial analysis and forecasting
Attention to detail and ability to reconcile complex data sets
A critical eye with strong problem solving and communication skills
Ability to present complex data sets in a simple, easy to understand way
Ability to navigate system-limitation obstacles to create value-added reports
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently
Ability to coordinate efforts across a complex multi-plant environment
Hands on experience with the systems listed below is a plus: Power BI and business intelligence tools, Syteline or SAP ERP Systems, Planful software
Experience with cost accounting/standard costing in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions
Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
Airconditioned work environment
Benefits start day one
401K match
First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)