
Financial Analyst
nVent
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madison • Minnesota • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $62,900 - $116,900 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Contribute to the full lifecycle of annual operating plans from process design and timeline setup to scenario modeling and financial consolidation
- Support quarterly forecasting by maintaining forecasting models, analyzing risks and opportunities, and helping create accurate, high‑quality forecasts
- Track performance against plans and forecasts, uncover root causes behind variances, and collaborate with teams to identify solutions
- Gather and consolidate data to support sales and margin analysis, cost structure insights, customer and product profitability, pricing trends, and market dynamics
- Assist with the monthly close process and translate financial results into clear insights for business partners
- Work closely with Selling, Marketing, and Engineering teams to build plans, monitor progress, and understand performance drivers
- Maintain standardized reporting that helps leaders make informed decisions
- Build and enhance tools that support financial and performance analysis across channels, product lines, regions, and markets
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and apply Lean principles to improve efficiency
- Contribute to key cross‑functional initiatives, including OneStream XF, BI enhancements, acquisition integrations, and other priority projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree required
- 3+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Operational Finance or Corporate Finance required
- Knowledge of US GAAP and International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Tableau and OneStream XF preferred
- Demonstrated interest and experience in complex analytical work with strong business partnership skills
- Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships across all organizational levels while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Flexible, organized, and accountable, with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform accurately under time constraints and timelines
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
- Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement
- Caregiver, personal and parental leave
- Back-up care services
- Paid time off including volunteer time
- A well-being program
- Legal & identity theft protection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial forecastingfinancial consolidationdata analysiscost structure analysisprofitability analysisLean principlesscenario modelingperformance analysisUS GAAPInternational Accounting Standards
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsaccountabilityflexibilitywork ethicanalytical skillscollaborationproblem-solvingconfidentiality
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Financerelated degree