Brady Corporation (http://www.bradycorp.com) is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, printing systems and software, and safety devices. Founded in 1914 Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 6200 people world-wide. To strengthen our young and dynamic European Finance Team we are currently looking for a Junior Financial Analyst. This position will be based in Zele.
Responsibilities:
The Junior Financial Analyst will be a key player within the EMEA Finance organization. He/She will perform a wide variety of tasks in the different aspects of Business Support. This covers the following main assignments:
* Financial reporting: set-up and maintenance of reporting with a strong drive towards report automation. Provide management with financial reports and analyses/advice that are necessary to make strategical decisions.
* Business support for the marketing department, including budgeting advertising and marketing expenses.
* Provide value-added analysis to business owners and the regional management team on a routine and ad hoc basis. Budget, forecast and analyze Revenue, Gross Profit Margin and selling cost.
* Month end close activities: ensure a true and fair view of the financials.
* Set-up and calculation of commission schemes.
* Provide support to internal and external audits.
* Supporting (Global and European) projects, including FP&A process improvements.
Required skills and competencies:
* Bachelor or Master Degree in the field of Finance and/or Business Administration
* 0 to 2 years of experience
* High potential with a strong desire to learn and excel
* Solid analytical skills with an eye for accuracy and a drive for automation
* Strong English proficiency; knowledge of any other European language is an asset
* Stress-resistance; ability to cope with the pressure of a month-end closing
* Flexible attitude, able to adapt to new situations, roles and geographies quickly
* A positive mindset and mentality are more important than your current skillset!
What is on offer?
Brady Corporation offers a fixed position with a competitive salary package and a variety of fringe benefits. You will work in a flexible time schedule. Brady is a financially healthy company with a strong drive to change and innovate.