Requisition Summary
PACCAR Parts North America is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for SG&A and warehouse expenses. This role partners with division leadership, department managers, and North America distribution centers to deliver accurate financial results, meaningful variance analysis, and actionable business insights. The position also supports internal controls, SOX/ICAP activities, audit requests, and special projects. This role reports to the Manager of Financial Analysis.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Prepare timely, accurate, and meaningful SG&A and warehouse expense forecasts, reports, and analyses, with a focus on continuous improvement in forecasting methodology.
- Perform actual-to-forecast and actual-to-budget variance analysis during month-end close, including accrual journal entries and supporting bridge schedules.
- Support the payroll process for hourly employees in U.S. Parts Distribution Centers, including maintaining employee records and responding to related inquiries.
- Lead the annual SG&A and warehouse budget process for PACCAR Parts North America, including timelines, deliverables, department coordination, and senior management presentation materials.
- Partner with division office departments and North America Distribution Centers to ensure accurate financial results and clear communication of key business drivers.
- Develop proactive ad hoc financial analyses for North America Division Controllers and management by identifying data needs, sourcing information, and presenting clear recommendations.
- Participate in SOX/ICAP reviews, internal control activities, and audit support as assigned.
- Support ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, charts, graphs, and data analysis; experience with macros is helpful.
- Experience with data analytics or visualization tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, Snowflake, Python, or similar platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to business partners and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Ability to travel periodically within the U.S. and internationally.
Education / Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.