Briggs & Stratton · 1 day ago
Senior Financial Analyst - Business Unit
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBriggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the business unit finance team. The role involves leading month-end closing processes, preparing complex financial reports, and performing financial analysis to aid management in decision-making.
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Hiring Manager
Maggie Drechsler
Responsibilities
Performing and leading month-end closing of varying complexity which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances and discussing calculations with management for subjective nature accounts to arrive at decision; analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy and adjusting accounts if necessary; booking various other journal entries
Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to sales, inventory, production, raw material purchasing and cost of quality
Reviewing variance account posting for accuracy throughout the month and correcting system transactions
Reviewing detail of accounts and following-up on month-end closing items when necessary
Preparing account reconciliations on a monthly basis
Performing financial analysis and communicating findings to enable management to make informed business decisions and take action
Develops and uses analytical tools to monitor and lead improvements in forecasting accuracy
Analyzes actual to budget trends in financial statements and key company drivers and trends on a monthly basis, including the isolation of factors contributing to negative and positive trends, in order to revise forecast processes and improve forecast accuracy
Working with external auditors; including providing audit work papers as well as requested supporting documentation, walking auditors through calculations and providing data for various other detailed testing on warranty, title transfers, price testing and inventory cut-offs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum of three years of accounting/finance experience
Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Strong analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
High ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
Strong verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interface with all levels
Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Preferred
Experience with business intelligence software such as: DOMO, Tableau, Power BI, etc
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Company
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$677.5MKey Investors
KPS Capital
2020-07-20Debt Financing· $677.5M
2020-07-20Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kristina Cerniglia
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-31
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