Financial Analyst – Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support the division leadership with relevant and timely financial information. The role focuses on forecasting, analysis of global revenue and SG&A spend for a $250M+ organization, running the Global Sales forecast, driving pricing/margin decisions, and assisting in monthly global P&L forecasting.
Role and Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis and support to all operational areas, including commercial sales, operations/production, engineering, and product management.
Champion Nordson Corporation’s approach to rationalizing and growing product sales globally (NBS Next).
Lead the monthly sales forecast process and coordinate across the global operations team and sales teams in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Own the commissions process for sales reps, reviewing for accuracy and ensuring timely payment.
Develop and provide financial analysis for the Finance Director, including sales trend, gross margin, spending, cost center, headcount, product line P&L, and balance sheet analysis.
Administer, maintain, and improve FP&A and control policies, procedures, work processes, and reporting systems.
Assist in preparing current estimates, short‑range plans, and KPIs.
Prepare and analyze daily orders, shipments & backlog reporting for multiple product lines.
Participate in month‑end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial records, monthly closing efforts, and support issue resolution.
Meet corporate and divisional requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement opportunities in the Finance organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant Business Management field.
Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience with exposure to international manufacturing and distribution operations.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong initiative, problem‑solving, financial analysis, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a matrixed organization while keeping a clear understanding of objectives and financial commitments.
Superior technical financial skills, hands‑on data modeling, balanced with sound business judgment.
Ability to receive assignments in the form of objectives with goals and processes to meet goals.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Strong working knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with SAP, AS400, or other ERP systems preferred.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Travel
Minimal
Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

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